The Admission Process

Cram Crew can help you decide which admissions process is right for you. Use our handy chart below to view the various types of application plans and determine the best one for your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to let us know.

Non-Restrictive Application Plans

PLAN	DESCRIPTION	COMMITMENT
Regular Decision	Students submit an application by a specified date and receive a decision in a clearly stated period of time.	Non-binding
Rolling Admission	Institutions review applications as they are submitted and render admission decisions throughout the admission cycle.	Non-binding
Early Action (EA)	Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date.	Non-binding

Students are not restricted from applying to other institutions and have until May 1st to consider their options and confirm enrollment.

Restrictive Application Plans

PLAN	DESCRIPTION	COMMITMENT
Early Decision (ED)	Students apply early and receive a decision well in advance of the institution’s regular response date.	Binding
Restrictive Early Action (REA)	Students apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision early. They may be restricted from applying ED or EA or REA to other institutions. If offered enrollment, they have until May 1st to confirm.	Non-binding

Students are responsible for determining and following restrictions.

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