<p>Some schools have rolling admissions so the earlier you apply, the earlier you will hear back. From some others, you’ll have to wait until spring to hear but it’s still advantageous to apply early. EA is non-binding, and usually just means you apply early. </p>
<p>You might want to hold off on sending the SAT scores to schools that are more of a reach until you have better numbers. The AP scores for Chemistry and Statistics should be sent though. Those are two subjects that nursing students always have to take so they will see those scores as a good indicator.</p>