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[Tart]

<p>is columbia’s EA such that you canapply to other schools early or is it SCEA?</p>

[Lockz]

<p>Columbia does not have early action. It has early decision. You can apply to other schools EA, but no other schools early decision.

Columbia’s Early Decision Program</p>

<p>If you are willing to make a binding commitment to Columbia as your first choice, you may apply under the Early Decision Program. All your application documents must be postmarked by November 1. You must have all standardized testing completed by the November test date, and you must be very certain to have your scores reported directly to Columbia by the testing agency. See the Required Standardized Testing section.</p>

<p>In mid-December you will be notified of the results of your Early Decision application. Please note:</p>

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<li>If you are admitted under the Early Decision program, you are obligated to accept Columbia’s offer of admission. Only students who (after consultation with the Financial Aid Office) cite financial reasons for not attending will be released from the Early Decision agreement. Once you accept Columbia’s offer of admission, you may file no further college applications and must withdraw any applications that have already been submitted. In addition, your name will then be shared with other institutions, so that they are aware of your binding acceptance to Columbia.</li>
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<p>According to National Association for College Admissions Counseling guidelines, “while pursuing admission under an Early Decision plan, students may apply to other institutions, but may have only one Early Decision application pending at any time.” While Columbia does not necessarily encourage the filing of both Early Decision (binding) and Early Action (non-binding) applications, we do not prohibit candidates from doing so. However, candidates should be aware that Columbia’s Early Decision program is a binding agreement and a candidate will be expected to enroll, regardless of any pending applications (early or otherwise).</p>

<p>If you are offered admission under the Early Decision plan, we expect that you will maintain a rigorous courseload and a strong academic performance for the remainder of your senior year. Any non-elective course changes to take place after admission must be discussed and approved in advance by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You must submit the Mid-Year School Report and eventually a final transcript. Your academic performance will be monitored and evaluated through the end of the senior year.</p>

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<li><p>If you are deferred under the Early Decision plan, it means a final decision on your candidacy will be made with the regular applicant pool, and you will be notified in early April.</p></li>
<li><p>If you are denied under the Early Decision plan, you must consider carefully your other college options. You may not apply to Columbia (Columbia College, The Fu Foundation School of Engineering & Applied Science or the School of General Studies) again for that year.

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[Shraf]

<p>in fewer words, if you apply ED to columbia and they accept you u have to go and withdraw your apps from anywhere else.</p>