Definitions of Admission Options in Higher Education

Definitions of Admission Options in Higher Education
National Association for College Admission Counseling

Students: Which College Admission Process Best Suits you?

Non-Restrictive Application Plans

Regular Decision

Definition: Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time.

Commitment: Binding

Rolling Admission

Definition: Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle.

Commitment: Non-binding

Early Action (EA)

Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution's regular response date.

Commitment: Non-binding

Restrictive Application Plans

Early Decision (ED)

Definition: Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution where, if admitted they definitely will enroll. The application deadline and decision deadline occur early.

Commitment: Binding

Restrictive Early Action (REA)

Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment, they have until May 1 to confirm.

Commitment: Non-binding

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