Hey guys, I'm a rising junior and Notre Dame is really high on my list. I'm trying to set up a timeline for myself. Can anyone give me an overview of Notre Dame's admissions deadlines?
Sure, I can provide a rundown of the admissions deadlines for Notre Dame. Notre Dame offers a variety of application plans and associated deadlines:
1. Restrictive Early Action (REA): This is a non-binding early program where you will receive the decision early, but you're not obligated to attend if accepted. The deadline to submit your application for REA is November 1st, and you should receive a decision by mid-December. Remember, if you apply REA to Notre Dame, you are not allowed to apply early (either EA or ED) to any other private colleges or universities.
2. Regular Decision: For Regular Decision, the application is due by January 3rd. Decisions are typically released by the end of March. Transfer Application: If you are thinking of transferring to Notre Dame from another college, the application deadline for fall admission is March 15, and for spring admission, it's October 1.
Always ensure that your application and required documents, like test scores or transcripts, are submitted by these deadlines. However, Notre Dame is test-optional for the 2025 application cycle, so submission of standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) is entirely up to you. Colleges love it when students are proactive, so starting early on your application is a great idea. Good luck!
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