<p>My understanding is there is no difference in admissions difficulty in the end between early vs. regular, at UVa. (That situation is very different at many universities, including some where binding early decision is much much easier than the regular round)</p>
<p>Some UVa applicants are deferred for a decision from the early round to the regular round. The key factor in that case often becomes mid-year high school grades. In that case, keeping up your high school grades becomes critical.</p>
<p>If your application is ready, there is no reason not to submit EA for UVa. However, don’t rush to submit early if your essays are not up to snuff or if you are convinced you will be able to substantially bring up your grades and test scores or receive better recommendations with a couple more months of time.</p>