This means that as soon as completed applications arrive at a college, the admission officer starts reading them and making decisions - often within three or four weeks.
Some colleges have a program to admit students at the end of the junior year of high school.
This program is reserved for truly exceptional students of proven maturity. This plan should not be confused with Early Decision or Early Action. This is an early application process that involves a commitment on the part of the student. If a student is accepted under Early Decision, he or she agrees to enroll and withdraw any other applications in process. While Early Decisions deadlines can vary from school to school, they are usually between November 1 and December 1.