What is the difference between Early Decision, Early Admission, and Early Action?

early decision = you apply to a school saying that if you get in you will go to that school no matter what. early admission = a school excepts you earlier then most people. usually happens when u apply early decision or action. early action = you apply early and could get admitted early, but ur not required to go to the school.

These three terms sometimes have different meanings with different school, so be careful. Generally, early decision is when you are positive that you want to go to a certain college (your top choice school). You fill out an early decision application and turn it in before the normal application deadline. In turn, the school lets you know if you were accepted before everyone else that used the standard application. The catch with early decision is that it is binding. In other words, if your early decision application is accepted, you must withdraw all applications you sent to other schools and go to the school that accepted the application. Early action is same thing as early decision, except you don't have to go there if they accept you. The college will let you know sooner if you are accepted and you may choose to go there or not go there. Some colleges give preference to people that apply early for financial aid or scholarships and it helps you stand out because you appear very dedicated to the school. Early admission is not a term I am familiar with.