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ED
Early Decision
11/1/2025
EDII
Early Decision II
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EA
Early Action
12/3/2025
EAII
Early Action II
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REA
Restrictive EA
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RD
Regular Decision / Rolling
02/04/2026
Personal essay
Required
Courses & grades (self-report)
Not required / see college website
Portfolio
Not required / see college website
Writing supplement
Not required / see college website
Test policy
Test flexible
SAT/ACT tests used
SAT with essay or ACT without science or writing
International English test
I or T
Teacher evals (TE) · Other evals (OE)
Not required / see college website
Mid-Year & Counselor Report
Counselor rec: Yes
Source: Common Application 2025-26 first-year grid, updated Oct 24 2025. Always verify with the college before submitting.
Similar deadlines
Same plan mix and test policy as Southwestern University. Click any card to see its full grid entry.
Guilford College
Coed · $0 fee
Hollins University
Women · $0 fee
Lake Forest College
Coed · $0 fee
Bryant University
Coed · $50 fee
Gettysburg College
Coed · $60 fee
University of Michigan
Coed · $75 fee
Deadlines, fees, and test policies do shift mid-cycle. Get one email if this school updates its Common App entry.