With all the changes in recent years, I'm wondering if there's anything unique about the regular decision dates for the class of 2025. Are there any trends or shifts I should be aware of?
Each school has its own timeline when it comes to regular decision notification dates, so it's important to check with the specific schools you're applying to. Traditionally, though, regular decision dates usually fall between mid-March and early April.
However, keep in mind that in response to recent shifts, some colleges have altered their Regular Decision timelines slightly to accommodate for changes in the admissions process. For instance, in the recent past, some schools opted to extend their application deadlines, which in turn may have pushed back their decision notification dates.
It's important to note that this isn't a hard and fast rule - some colleges might release decisions on a rolling basis or change their decision dates year-to-year. As such, it's always a good idea to verify with each college to which you've applied by checking their admissions website or contacting the admissions office directly for the most accurate information.
On another note, because the deadline for making your college choice is typically May 1, you should have roughly a month or so to compare your admissions offers and financial aid packages before making a decision. But remember, as it stands, this is still subject to change.
Lastly, to help you better manage this process, there are free tools such as CollegeVine that can help you keep track of important dates and stay organized during your college application process.
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.