With early application deadlines right around the corner, we thought we should explain what they all exactly are and why you should consider them (if you can afford it).

This is a great explanation from the International College Counselors.

BENEFITS OF APPLYING EARLY 

• Improving your chance of being accepted
• Improving your chance of getting a scholarship
• Gaining time to prepare for college and study for high school classes/AP tests, if accepted
• Gaining more time to apply to other colleges with later deadlines if you get rejected
• Ensuring peace of mind

Early policies can maximize a student's chances to get into a school, but the policies need to be carefully read. While the definitions for each...