Is there a difference in competitiveness between Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision?
A. Early Decision (ED) allows applicants who know that Dickinson is their first choice to enter the admission process early, enjoying a review process focused on the student’s individual merits rather than the strengths of the larger pool. Early Action (EA) allows applicants to learn of their admission earlier than they would in Regular Decision (RD), maintaining the opportunity to entertain offers from other colleges through the May 1 Candidates’ Reply Date. To learn more about the application options, please visit our admissions plans Web page.