College Acceptance Letters

Feeling a bit antsy here. When do most colleges typically send out their acceptance letters? Can anyone give me a rough timeline?

Sure, I'm glad to give you a general timeline of when you might expect to receive college acceptance letters.

For Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) applicants, letters or notifications are typically sent mid-December. However, note that each college has its own timeline, so it's best to check the specific dates on each college's admissions website.

Regular Decision (RD) applicants can usually expect to hear back from colleges between March and April. This is one of the busiest times in the admissions cycle because many schools will release their decisions more or less at the same time, especially for highly selective institutions.

However, it's important to consider that this is a general timeline and there might be variants based on the volume of applications a school receives, ongoing events, etc. Moreover, many colleges are now notifying students of their admissions decisions electronically through the college's admission portal, so make sure to keep an eye on your email for any portal updates.

In any case, the waiting game can certainly test your patience. So, take this time to unwind a little. You've done the hard work of submitting your applications, so now is the time to take a breath and wait.