What does “Early Decision” really mean?
If Cooper Union is truly your first choice, you might consider applying “Early Decision” to Art or Engineering (there is no “Early Decision” application to Architecture). Your application will be evaluated earlier than those of the regular application process and if offered admission, you must agree to enroll at The Cooper Union and withdraw your applications to all other colleges. If you are planning to apply early decision, you should send all supporting documentation and test scores to The Office of Admissions and Records before December 5th. If you are not accepted under the early decision process, you may be reconsidered during the regular decision process. Although most applicants are “rolled-over” into the regular decision pool, re-evaluation is not guaranteed.
