What is the signficance of EA, ED, ED2, RD, REA, SCEA etc?

I’ve been around here for a while, but not as long as some, and I don’t know of a single resource for the various application types. Every school and every applicant are different so what might be “better” in one circumstance may not be better for someone else.

I am also a bit confused about what you are asking but some things worth pointing out are:

  1. Not every school offers an EA option
  2. Some ED acceptance rates offer false optimism since a large number of students accepted that route are recruited athletes, legacy students, or some other preferred group and not an “average” student
  3. If you need the ability to compare financial aid offers, ED applications generally are not the way to go
  4. Some early application deadlines coincide with priority deadlines for competitive scholarships or honors programs

I guess the short answer is it depends :grin:

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