When do regular decision notifications come out for colleges in 2025?

I'm trying to plan my post-high school decisions and want to know when colleges typically send out regular decision results for 2025 applications. Does it vary a lot between schools? Should I expect most to be in March?

Absolutely correct, most regular decision notifications are released in March. However, the specific date varies between universities, and few may occasionally announce in early April. Colleges typically notify all applicants—admitted, waitlisted, or rejected—at the same time. Schools often post their decision release dates on their admissions webpage or social media platforms, so it's a good idea to bookmark these sites or follow them on Twitter/Facebook to stay updated.

For example, Ivy League schools have a tradition of releasing their decisions on the same day, which is called Ivy Day. For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Ivy Day is expected to fall on the last Thursday of March. Other highly selective schools like Stanford and MIT typically release their decisions around the same time.

Some public institutions, on the other hand, may roll out their decisions over a longer period. For instance, the University of California schools typically release their decisions over a two-week window in March.

Just remember, the timeline can vary, so consider reaching out to the admissions departments of the schools you've applied to get the most accurate dates.