If you are a senior who is looking to apply to colleges, here are the differences in application opportunities.
Early Decision: Early decision is a binding application that allows you to apply early but you have to be completely sure that you are going to the school of your choice. Make sure you love this school because you will have to be obligated to enroll in this school.
Early Action: Early action is a non-binding application that allows you to apply early without any actual commitment to that school. So if you choose to apply this way, feel free to apply to as many schools as you want!
Regular Decision: Regular decision is the standard when it comes to college application. It is non-binding and it gives you time to apply to the school or schools you choose. The only issue with regular decisions is that because of the competitive climate that is American academics, regular decisions may not cut it when it comes to considering you for enrollment.
Most Florida schools do not offer early decisions.
Now Florida schools offer early action.
Now, here are the different application deadlines for each popular public Florida institutions for this year; intended for the graduating class of 2025:
Florida State University:
Early Action-November 1
Regular Decision- March 1
University of Florida:
Early Action-November 1
Regular Decision-March 1
University of Central Florida:
Early Action-October 22
Regular Decision- March 1 (Summer) May 1 (Fall)
Florida Atlantic University:
Early Action- November 1
Regular Decision-March 14
Florida International University:
Early Action-November 1
Regular Decision-February 25
University of Northern Florida:
Early Action-November 1
Regular Decision-April 1
University of South Florida:
Early Action-November 1
Regular Decision-March 1
