EA Application Limit

So, I've heard from different sources about limitations on Early Action applications, but I can't find a clear cut answer. Does anyone know how many schools you can apply to Early Action?

There isn't a universal number or limitation on how many schools you can apply to through the Early Action (EA) process. However, what you need to look out for is a specific type of EA known as Restrictive Early Action (REA) or Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA).

Some highly competitive colleges like Stanford or Harvard use SCEA/REA, which means you can only apply to them and no other private institution through early action or early decision. You can, however, apply to public or international institutions under their early action or rolling admissions policies.

Now, this restriction does not limit the overall number of schools you can apply to in the Regular Decision round. So for instance, you could apply to 10 schools in Regular Decision while also having applied to one school SCEA/REA. But if you're applying to non-restrictive EA schools, you could feasibly apply EA to as many of these institutions as you like, bearing in mind the workload of the applications.

Just remember to check each individual college's application policies since they can vary. This is crucial to avoiding any misunderstandings that might jeopardize your applications.