I'm applying to several schools for fall 2025 and I want to know what the regular decision deadlines are so I can plan accordingly. Any guidance on common deadlines?
Regular decision deadlines can vary by institution, however, most colleges have their deadlines fall somewhere between January 1st and February 1st. Here are some examples for your reference:
1. University of Pennsylvania (UPenn): January 5
2. Dartmouth College (Dartmouth): January 2
3. Harvard University (Harvard): January 1
4. Brown University (Brown): January 3
5. Yale University (Yale): January 2
6. Princeton University (Princeton): Mid-December
7. University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin): December 1
8. University of Southern California (USC): January 15
Please note that these are general timelines and you should check each college's specific deadline on their respective websites to ensure that you are accurate. Furthermore, remember to account for additional materials like recommendation letters and transcripts which can take some time to get together. It’s a good practice to aim to complete all parts of your applications well before the actual deadline, just in case you run into any obstacles.
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