Admissions Insight: Early Action & Decision

About Devery Doran

Devery Doran worked as a Senior Admissions Officer at Harvard University for four years and has read application essays at UC-Berkeley in addition to her current role as a college admissions consultant. A graduate of Harvard with a master’s degree from the University of Texas, Devery has spent her career helping diverse groups of young people unlock their potential through educational and career opportunities.

About the class

In college admissions as in life, it pays to be early. But whether and where to apply Early Action or Early Decision is a decision that should consider several factors, and how to submit a winning early application requires both strategy and hard work. So what do you need to know about applying in the early round? Join former admissions officer Devery Doran for a detailed breakdown of the early admissions process, including:

•Understanding the definitions and differences of the various early rounds.

•Determining whether and where to apply early.

•Strategies for filling out the application effectively.

•How to approach supplemental essays.

•Admissions timeline, next steps, and what to do while you wait.

Early applications are statistically much more likely to be admitted, so knowing how to navigate the specifics of these rounds gives you a competitive advantage. Take advantage of insight from this live, interactive session.