Is there an advantage to applying Early Action?
The main advantage to applying under our non-binding Early Action plan is timing. Since you get your materials to us earlier (November 1) we are able to get a decision letter to you earlier (by January 1). The admissions committee will look for all the same criteria that we look for in the Regular Decision timeframe (see What are we looking for), so a student is not necessarily more likely to be admitted if they apply Early Action. Keep in mind that there is one important difference between Early and Regular. Under the Early Action option, we require grades through the end of junior year, along with an accurate list of senior year courses. Some Early Action applicants provide first quarter or trimester reports as well. Under Regular Decision we require that you submit the first set of grades from senior year. If it is important to you that the admissions committee review your full first semester of 12th grade (especially if you are doing your strongest work in your most challenging cou
