<p>Usually, rolling admissions are used at large public universities that tend to be more numbers-based. No essays, little or no EC analysis - not exactly holistic :). There’s not necessarily a huge advantage to applying early in a normal year - a student with competitive stats (for that school) will likely be admitted at any time during the application season.</p>
<p>The advantages (in addition to having the security of having at least one acceptance in the bank) tend to be more financial aid-related. Sometimes housing options may be better earlier in the process, but schools handle that aspect in different ways.</p>