Can we discuss early action?

2manycollegequestions4me
Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:10:56 +0000

What kind of student should NOT apply early action? At first glance, it seems like a no-brainer. If a school offers it, you should do it–It’s not binding, and gives you a leg up in admissions… right? Assuming you can get your application in order by November, are there any down sides to applying EA? Specifically for a student with excellent stats, 4.0 unweighted, 36 ACT, 9 AP’s, national writing awards, national merit semifinalist (has a 223 so assuming it will be the case) good volunteer/EC’s (captain of varsity sport, editor of literary magazine.) She is not interested in applying to ivy’s but IS trying to get a good sized merit scholarship to a competitive private. Will her chances be higher if she applies EA?