I applied to Ohio state in October for early action. I recently applied to otterbein as early action too? Am I allowed to apply to two schools early action, Ohio state is public while otterbein is private.
Pub vs. priv has nothing to do with it – are either binding? EA are not binding. So you’re fine. But you should have asked this before sending in your Otterbein app.
I didn’t see it on the website or anywhere. I’m nervous now
Yes! As long as it isn’t “Restricted Early Action” (usually abbreviated as REA) you should be good.
Make sure that both of the schools where you applied are indeed “Early Action” and not “Early Decision.”
I think that you would know if you had applied somewhere early decision. Usually, before you can submit an ED application, you have to sign forms saying that if accepted to that school, you must attend. This agreement is legally binding, unless you demonstrate that you have financial issues that prevent you from paying for the cost of tuition.
On each school’s website, it should say if applying Early Action restricts you from applying to other schools until the Regular Application round.
I looked on both schools’ websites for you, and although you may have applied early in the year, both schools actually just have rolling admissions. This means you shouldn’t even worry about EA or ED- neither school offers it.
Hope this helps you out. Don’t stress! You’ll be successful and find good people wherever you end up.
Best.
M.
There doesn’t appear to be any Early Action or binding Early Decision program at Otterbein – simply general admission. Then you’re fine
Ohio State does have early action I thought? I had to apply before November 1st for it. @meggieistall55
OSU’s EA program is binding and allows you to apply to other schools’ ED or EA programs. You can’t apply to two ED programs simultaneously since they are binding. Neither of your schools has binding ED. You’re fine.
@T26E4 I think you mean non-binding for OSU’s EA program?
@happy1 YES! I meant OSU is non-binding. D’oh!