Updated in December 2025 to reflect 2026 Early Action information.
Do you love planning ahead? Do you enjoy the perks that can come with doing things early? Are you planning to go to college? If you said yes to any of these questions, you should apply to 51福利社 by January 4.
January 4 is our Early Action 2 deadline. If you apply by this date, your application takes priority and, if accepted, you’ll have several benefits. Here are three reasons why you should take advantage and apply right now.
Yep, that’s right – you’ll learn whether you’ve been accepted within just a few weeks (or possibly less!) of applying and submitting all required documents. You'll be at the front of the line. If you’re an impatient person, this is a great benefit.

When you apply Early Action, you show our Admissions Team that you're seriously interested in attending Johnson & Wales. This helps your application stand out to our admissions counselors, and it lets them know that 51福利社 is one of your top choice schools. It shows us that you're committed to becoming a Wildcat, which is something we consider in our holistic application review.

No scrambling in the spring to apply to colleges or wait for admission decisions. When people ask you what’s your plan for college, you can confidently say “I’m going to 51福利社 and I’ve already started planning for my arrival there in the fall!” (You obviously don’t have to say that, but you get it — you’re going to be able to tell people you’re all set for college.)
All your planning for other steps such as financial aid, completing enrollment requirements, choosing a date for Accepted Students Day and more can start sooner when you’re accepted sooner, and that offers great peace of mind.
We’ll keep an eye out for your application. Just remember to apply by January 4.
