Early Decision is an option for candidates who have selected Whitman as a top choice college. Some students reach this decision early in the college search process. Others take more time to consider a variety of colleges. Whitman, therefore, conducts the Early Decision process in two rounds. The first-round deadline is November 15; the second-round deadline is January 10. Candidates who are admitted Early Decision agree to withdraw their applications from other colleges and universities and notify them of their intention to attend Whitman.