Category Archives: Early Action/Early Decision

A college-admissions edge

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Valerie Deutsch

At schools that rely heavily on Early Decision, it can be extremely difficult to get in during the normal cycle. A Washington Post analysis found 37 elite schools where the Early Decision share of enrolled freshmen in 2015 was at least … Continue reading →

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Is early admissions right for you?

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Valerie Deutsch

Early Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admission, Restrictive Early Action, Regular Decision: This excellent infographic will help you make sense of the alphabet soup of admissions options, and which are right for you.

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Early Decision: Right choice for you?

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Valerie Deutsch

Applying to college through a binding early decision plan is meant for those students who absolutely are ready to commit to one school. “It is also for students who are ready to apply and will be able to present the … Continue reading →

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College Admissions: The Inside Scoop

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Valerie Deutsch

Applying to colleges can often seem overwhelming.  Here are seven realities of college admissions that students seldom hear from admissions officers or their high school guidance counselors. A sample: Many colleges fill 30-70% of their freshmen seats in the Early … Continue reading →

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Early Action? Early Decision?

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Valerie Deutsch

As more and more students are applying to college through an early admission’s plan, it is important to understand the terms and conditions of the various programs: from early action, to single-choice early action, to early decision, to early decision … Continue reading →

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