Hi, I'm curious about when Stanford typically notifies applicants of their regular decision results. If anyone's gone through this before, could you share when you heard back?
Stanford University traditionally releases its regular decision notifications around April 1st. As with many universities, the actual date may vary slightly from year to year. Typically, all applicants will be notified on the same day. The decisions are often released in the late afternoon or evening, Pacific Time. These decisions will be made available through the applicant's online portal. It’s a good idea to check your email regularly around this time as Stanford will most likely notify you that your decision is available through email.
Keep in mind that this process involves thousands of applications, so it's naturally a complex one. Stanford, like many universities, does their utmost to streamline it and ensure that everyone hears back as close to their target date as possible. It’s definitely an anxiety-inducing wait—but remember, everyone is in the same boat. The most important thing at this stage is to be patient and to keep yourself busy with other positive activities to keep the stress levels to a minimum. Best of luck with your Stanford application!
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