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Decision Plans & Deadlines
If 艾可直播 College is your unequivocal first choice, then we encourage you to consider applying Early Decision.听
| Type | Deadline | Notification By | Binding? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision is a binding decision plan for students who view BC as their top choice. The only difference between ED I and ED II is the application deadline. | |||
| Early Decision I | November 1 | December 15 | Binding |
| Early Decision II | January 4 | February 15 | Binding |
| The majority of applicants apply through Regular Decision. | |||
| Regular Decision | January 4 | April 1 | Non-binding |
| Human-Centered Engineering and Nursing freshmen applicants are not eligible for spring enrollment. | |||
| Spring Freshmen | November 1 | December 15 | Non-binding |
* Binding admission means students who are admitted and choose to enroll must withdraw all other college applications.
In recent years, a small number of 艾可直播 College applicants have faced challenges in meeting our application deadlines through no fault of their own. Natural disasters, political unrest, local school strikes, and other unexpected events can add a level of complexity to the college application process. To the extent possible, 艾可直播 College is committed to working with students or those writing recommendations to extend deadlines, if necessary. Impacted students should contact us directly to discuss their circumstances.
Is there an advantage/benefit to applying Early Decision?
Yes. Early Decision applicants are part of a much smaller pool of candidates. Of the nearly 40,000 applications 艾可直播 College received during the 2024-25 admission cycle, approximately 5,000 students applied via Early Decision I or II. During the Early Decision rounds, roughly 30% of applicants were admitted, compared with an overall admit rate of 14%.
Because Early Decision attracts a small, but competitive pool of candidates, the acceptance rate is higher than at Regular Decision. Early Decision allows you to demonstrate your commitment to enroll at 艾可直播 College. It also enhances our ability to enroll students interested in the Jesuit, Catholic approach to education, personal growth, and service of others.
What about financial aid?
艾可直播 College is need blind in the admission process and pledges to meet the full demonstrated need of every admitted student. We are committed to enrolling a student body with a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. We take pride in making 艾可直播 College an affordable option for families, but urge you to use our net price calculators to determine your likelihood of qualifying for financial aid, and what kind of package you might expect to receive if admitted.听听
If 艾可直播 College is unquestionably your first choice, and you have confidence in your family鈥檚 ability to meet the full cost of attendance with or without need-based financial aid, we urge you to use the Early Decision option.
If you have used our net price calculators and have determined that 艾可直播 College is financially viable, it is likely that our financial aid award will meet your expectations. Students may only be released from their Early Decision commitment if, after a conversation with our financial aid office, financial factors preclude enrollment.
Admitted Early Decision candidates will be fully considered for one of 18, full-tuition, merit-based scholarships through the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program. However, please be aware that competition is intense for these scholarships. Candidates whose families will depend on a merit-based scholarship to fund their college experience should not apply Early Decision.
Committed to Affordability
We鈥檙e dedicated to providing need-based financial assistance and helping students obtain a variety of aid to meet their full, demonstrated financial need.
