Key insights

• ⏰ Early decision allows applicants to apply to one college or university early in the admissions cycle.
• 🤝 Students must commit to attending the institution if accepted through early decision.
• 📅 Planning ahead is essential; factor in a timeline of several months to a year before the batch starts.
• 📝 You can submit an application in September for the batch intake.
• 🎓 Important information for undergrad and grad students starting in June.
• 📚 Making plans further in advance and applying early decision can be done by mentioning it on the application in the future commitments section.

Q&A

• How can a student indicate plans for early decision in their application?

  Students can make plans further in advance and apply early decision by mentioning it in the future commitments section of their application.

• Is early decision applicable to both undergraduate and graduate students?

  Yes, early decision is relevant for both undergraduate and graduate students, with a particular emphasis on those starting in June.

• When can an application be submitted for early decision?

  Applications for early decision can typically be submitted in September for the upcoming academic batch.

• What is the benefit of applying early decision?

  Applying early decision can result in a quick response and guaranteed acceptance within a timeline of several months to a year before the academic batch starts.

• How many colleges or universities can a student apply to under early decision?

  Students can apply to only one institution early decision, as it is a binding agreement.

• What is early decision in college admissions?

  Early decision allows applicants to apply to one college or university early in the admissions cycle, ahead of regular deadlines. It is a binding agreement that requires students to commit to attending the institution if accepted.

• 00:01 Early decision allows applicants to apply to one college or university early in the admissions cycle.
• 00:03 Quick response is guaranteed within six hours.
• 00:05 Planning ahead is essential; factor in a timeline of several months to a year before the batch starts.
• 00:07 You can submit an application in September for the batch.
• 00:11 Important information for undergrad and grad students starting in June.
• 00:17 Making plans further in advance and applying early decision can be done by mentioning it on the application in the future commitments section.