Hi all, stressing out high school junior here. I'm just trying to plan my senior year and beyond, and I was wondering when do most college's regular decisions come out? Is there a general month or week when most universities send out their decisions? Thanks for helping me put my timeline together.
Hi there! It's great to see that you're planning in advance.
Most colleges release their Regular Decision results around late March to early April. As a rule of thumb, you can typically expect to hear back by April 1st. That said, this can vary significantly from college to college. Therefore, it's critical to check each college's specific timeline on their admissions website.
If you apply Early Decision or Early Action, you can expect to receive your results much earlier, typically in December. Keep in mind that these dates can be subject to change, so it's a good idea to confirm the specifics with the universities you're interested in.
Remember, once you've received all your decisions, you have until May 1st to accept an offer of admission and make your enrollment deposit, unless you applied and were accepted ED. This is referred to as the National Candidates Reply Date.
Hopefully, this helps set your timeline as you plan for your application process. Good luck with your applications!
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