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Early decision admission is a binding application process in which students apply to their first-choice college early and receive a decision ahead of the regular admissions schedule. If accepted, the student must commit to attending that institution and withdraw all other college applications.

Early action admission is a non-binding application process in which students apply to colleges early and receive decisions ahead of the regular admissions schedule. Accepted students are not required to commit to the institution immediately and can still apply to other colleges and make their final decision by the regular decision deadline.

Rolling admission is a flexible college application process where institutions review and make decisions on applications as they are received, rather than waiting for a fixed deadline. This process continues until all available spots are filled.

Regular decision admission is a standard college application process where students submit their applications by a set deadline and receive admissions decisions by a specified date. Unlike early decision or early action, it is not binding, and students have time to consider their offers before making a final commitment.