26 August 2021
Early Admission Plan Changes for the Class of 2026
Most schools have completed their updates for the 2021-22 admission cycle (Class of 2026), and several of the changes we've observed are worth noting.
Roughly 25 schools have modified early admission options available to applicants this fall. Notable changes include the resumption of Restrictive Early Action at Princeton, the introduction of Early Decision 2 at Carnegie Mellon, Emerson and Loyola Marymount, and the removal of Early Decision 2 at Syracuse University.
If you're considering early admission, be sure to check out our list as it may impact how you decide to apply this fall. Note to our subscribers: the data has already been incorporated into the product, simply re-run College Kickstart to see how it impacts your plan.
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Class of 2026 Admission Plan Changes
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Institution | EA1 | EA2 | REA | ED1 | ED2 | Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Berea College | EA2 added | |||||
Carnegie Mellon University | ED2 added | |||||
Earlham College | ED1 removed | |||||
Emerson College | ED2 added | |||||
Endicott College | EA2 added | |||||
Florida Southern College | EA1 added | |||||
Loyola Marymount University | ED2 added | |||||
Lynn University | EA2 added | |||||
Monmouth University | ED1 added | |||||
Mount St. Mary's University - MD | EA2 added | |||||
Nazareth College | ED2 removed | |||||
Princeton University | SCEA reinstated | |||||
Quinnipiac University | EA2 removed | |||||
St. Louis University | EA1 and ED1 added | |||||
St. Olaf College | EA1 added | |||||
Salve Regina University | ED1 added | |||||
SUNY Geneseo | ED2 added | |||||
Stetson University | ED1 added | |||||
Stonehill University | EA2 added | |||||
Sweet Briar College | EA1 replaced with ED2 | |||||
Syracuse University | ED2 removed | |||||
University of Lynchburg | ED1 replaced with EA2 | |||||
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | EA2 added |
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