When do schools have to know about acceptances to colleges?

I'm a high school junior trying to understand the college admissions timeline. Does anyone know when high schools typically need to be informed about college acceptances? Is it different depending on the school or district?

The timeline for notifying your high school of your college acceptances can vary greatly depending on your high school's policy. However, typically, high schools don't require you to inform them of your acceptances as they come in, but they do keep a record of where their students end up for graduating class statistics.

Mostly, the high school would ask for this information closer to graduation, usually in the spring of your graduating year. This is when they'll likely send out a survey or form for you to fill out, requesting the name of the college you've decided to attend. It's always a good idea to keep your guidance counselor in loop about your acceptance and decision as they might be able to provide further guidance on your transition to college.

Remember, every high school has a different process, so consulting with your school counselor or academic advisor directly is the best way to understand the specific process at your school. They should be able to provide you with the most accurate timeline and procedures.