Hey all. I'm kind of hanging on the edge here, because application deadlines are freaking me out. Do most colleges have standard deadlines for undergraduate applications or does it vary significantly? Could anyone provide more insight, please?
Undergraduate application deadlines can indeed vary quite a bit depending on the college and the type of decision you're pursuing - Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA), or Regular Decision (RD).
For Early Decision, where you commit to attending if accepted, deadlines are typically in November (often Nov 1 or 15). Meanwhile, Early Action, which is non-binding, generally has similar deadlines but policies can vary.
Regular Decision deadlines are usually between January 1 and February 1 for most colleges. This varies, of course, and some colleges have later deadlines in March or rolling admission, where applications are reviewed as they come in and decisions are made on an ongoing basis.
Remember that these are general timelines and you should always check the specific deadlines for each college you are interested in on their admissions website. Additionally, note that financial aid and scholarship application deadlines might be different from the general application deadlines.
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