Should You Apply Early Decision?doi:urn:uuid:959a864bdb97a310VgnVCM100000d7c1a8c0RCRDThe college application is stressful so it's tempting to wrap up the college process as soon as possible, but students should carefully consider if they are willing to lock themselves into a specific college...
The advantages of early decision are pretty clear. If you apply through the EDP and get accepted, you’ll know early on that you’ll be going to your dream school. This means no lengthy applications to 20 or more schools, no juggling interviews with your job or class schedule, no endless...
With application season officially starting today, it’s time to consider whether you should apply early action, early decision, or regular decision. Let’s first quickly discuss the differences between regular decision, early action, and early decision… Regular decision (RD) - Applications are sub...
Early decision, unlike regular decision or evenearly action, involves abinding agreement of enrollment.When you apply, you sign a contract agreeing to enroll in the school if you get accepted. Since this contract's a big commitment, you'll also need a parent and your school counselor on boar...
Should early decision be abolished?Presents a debate on early-decision admissions of students in the U.S. Benefits of early-decision admissions to students and colleges; Impact of the popularity of early-decision admission...
if you're "a later bloomer" who only by junior or senior year has begun to take your school's most rigorous courses and show strong grades, you may want to wait to apply regular decision and make that clear to the admissions office so the college can see the upward trend in your pro...
The perks of early applications Which round should you apply in to increase your chances of being accepted? The answer to that question may be less complicated than you realize. “Typically, the sooner you apply the better,” says Chris Wszalek, former executive director of graduate admissions ...
Many schools, such as Duke University and the University of Chicago, offer early decision admissions, which requires the applicant to attend the school if accepted early. Some also offer early action admissions, which allows applicants to apply before the regular admissions cycle but does not requir...
Can You Negotiate to Sweeten the Deal? Job hunters usually know they can negotiate salaries andbenefits when they are hired, but may not realize the same flexibility may apply to the terms of their departure—even with an early retirement package that’s presented as non-negotiable. ...
Early retirement sounds like a dream come true, but retirement planning isn't all rainbows and roses for most people. "For most Americans, early retirement isn't just a decision to take the longest...