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title: What is Restrictive Early Action? (REA)
description: "Like EA, Restrictive Early Action (REA) is non-binding. However, students may only apply to one private school with REA. They also can't apply ED other schools. They can usually apply EA to public schools, though."
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/what-is-restrictive-early-action-rea/"
updated: "2026-01-09"
category: Study in USA
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# What is Restrictive Early Action? (REA)

Like EA, Restrictive Early Action (REA) is non-binding. However, students may only apply to one private school with REA. They also can't apply ED other schools. They can usually apply EA to public schools, though.