Early college decisions – Is it common?

Hola people, how often do colleges typically release their admission decisions ahead of April 1? Is it commonplace? Any insights would be helpful!

Sure, I can help clarify this for you! While April 1 is indeed a commonly recognized date for colleges to release their regular decision admission results, many schools may notify applicants earlier, usually within a few weeks of that date.

Early Action or Early Decision applicants usually receive their admissions decisions sooner, often around mid-December. However, the specific dates can vary from school to school. This information can typically be found on the institution’s admissions page on their website.

Bear in mind, though, not all colleges will notify accepted students before April 1. Particularly with larger universities and public institutions, due to the sheer volume of applications they receive, it may take them until the end of March or even early April to complete their admissions process entirely. So while it's not entirely uncommon, it varies based on several factors including the types of application plans a school offers and the overall volume of applications they receive. Hope this helps!