The majority of college applicants apply to universities during the Regular Decision (RD) round. Schools often close their RD rounds during January, with a notable exception being the University of California system, which requires applications to be in by November 30th. RD applicants tend to hear back in March or April, and unlike the Early Decision round, there are no restrictions on the number of RD applications one can submit.

Whether you’re interested in Harvard, NYU, or Stanford, be sure to check out the Regular Decision deadlines below and our essay revision services!

What is Early Decision II?

Early Decision II (ED II) is a second round of early admissions offered by select US universities. Unlike Early Action rounds, it is binding if a student is accepted. It is a fantastic option for students who may not have been admitted to their early decision or early action schools and for those who were not ready to apply by the early cycle’s October deadline. While the ED II deadline is normally the same as the regular decision deadline, students will receive their decision two months earlier than they would if applying during the regular round.

Why Apply ED II?

Whether a student was not admitted in an EA/ED I round or did not apply early, the ED II process is a strategic option. It allows for a student to show a school their commitment to attending and be considered before those who apply regular decision. It is important to remember that the ED II deadline requires a student to submit their first semester transcript for senior year, so applying EA/ED I could be strategic to students with an acute case of senioritis.

Below, we have compiled a list of top universities that run ED II processes. Take a look, and don’t forget to check out our essay revision services! afterwards!