Hello! I'm a high school junior and I've started to think about applying to colleges. I was wondering if it's possible to submit Early Action applications to more than one college, or if there are any rules against that? Thanks in advance!
Hi there! It's great that you're getting a head start on the college application process. Yes, you can definitely apply Early Action (EA) to multiple colleges. Early Action is non-binding, which means if you get accepted, you are not obligated to attend the school and still have time to consider other options.
There is, however, something called Restrictive or Single-Choice Early Action (REA or SCEA), where some schools may require that you only apply to their institution via early action. In that case, you'd need to abide by their rules and not apply EA to other schools. Be sure to carefully read each college's Early Action policies to avoid any confusion.
Good luck with your applications, and I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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