So I'm really nervous about getting into my top schools, and I was wondering if it was possible to apply early decision to more than one school? If anyone has experience or advice on this, please let me know. Thanks!
It's understandable to be nervous about the college admission process. However, applying early decision (ED) to multiple schools is generally not allowed, as it is a binding agreement. This means that if you are accepted, you commit to attending that school and need to withdraw any other applications. Obviously, if you were accepted at both schools, that would put you in a pickle.
There are alternatives, like early action (EA), which is non-binding and allows you to apply to multiple schools early, without committing. The advantage of EA is that it can increase your chances of admission, similar to ED, but without the commitment.
My advice would be to consider applying ED to your top choice and EA to other schools that are high on your list and offer this option. That way, you can maximize your chances of acceptance at your top school, while also giving yourself a boost at other schools in case you don't get in ED. Good luck!
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