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My Child’s College Essay Isn’t Ready: Should We Still Apply Early Decision?

Topic: advice  |  Posted on October 19th, 2026  |  Written by CEA HQ

The Early Decision deadline is looming, your child’s personal statement still needs work, and you’re wondering: Should we push through and submit, or would we be better off waiting for Regular Decision? The answer? It depends. (We know, we know. Not exactly the definitive guidance you were hoping for.) While applying Early Decision (ED) can […]