Generally, yes! Colleges’ acceptance rates tend to be higher for early action than for regular decision. The rate is usually highest for those who apply early decision. However, it is important to keep in mind that each school is unique. The differences in acceptance percentages (between regular and early action/decision) ultimately differ by school. For some schools, there may even be no differences in acceptance rates at all. So, there is no disadvantage to applying through early action unless you need to compare the financial aid offer with other schools.