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When do colleges typically notify applicants in regular decision?

I'm a bit anxious about timelines. Once I've applied regular decision, when can I expect to receive notifications from the colleges? Do most schools send out their decisions around the same time?

3 months ago

For regular decision applicants, most colleges typically release their admissions decisions between late March and early April. However, this timeline can vary slightly depending on the specific school you've applied to. It is always a good idea to check the dates on the admissions pages of each individual school's website to get the most accurate information.

Some colleges may stagger their notifications over several weeks, while others release all their decisions on a single date. Do note that some schools use an online portal to send out decisions, but there are also colleges that send a physical letter in the mail.

Try not to be too nervous! While waiting can be stressful, just know that the schools are doing their best to thoroughly review all applications. The admissions process takes time because every application is treated with great attention, and everything submitted is carefully considered.

Good luck! Your patience will be rewarded.

3 months ago

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