"EARLY DECISION VS. EARLY ACTION"   As one applies to college, something that may come up is Early Decision and Early Action. Hopefully this can help:   Early Decision   * You absolutely agree to attend that college if accepted * You may only apply to one college in the method of Early Decision * You apply in October or November and receive an answer by December * You may apply to other colleges under the regular process * If accepted, you must withdraw all other applications from other schools * You will typically be required to give a nonrefundable deposit by May   Early Action   * Similar to Early Decision, however, not binding * Apply in October or November and receive an answer by December * If accepted, you may commit then or in the Spring * May apply to other colleges under Early Action as well * May apply to other colleges under regular admissions process Return to Education Startegy