When are Regular Decision notification dates for 2025?

I'm planning my college application strategy for the class of 2025 and want to know the regular decision notification dates. How do these dates typically vary between schools, especially for top universities?

Most colleges release their Regular Decision notifications in late March to early April. For instance, Ivy League schools traditionally announce their decisions at 7 PM Eastern Time on Ivy Day, which tends to fall in the last week of March. Other top universities also tend to adhere to this timeframe, but there may be some variations.

Some U.S. colleges and universities may also be rolling out their decisions beginning in February and extending through early April. It’s essential to note that these dates can change from year to year, so it's best to confirm these dates by visiting each university's admissions website for the most up-to-date information.

Typically, these exact dates are not announced far in advance. They are often finalized and published in the winter or two to three weeks before decisions are released.

For example, Stanford University typically sends out their decisions in April, whereas the University of California (UC) system might notify students of their status in March. Schools like the University of Michigan, which uses rolling admissions for Regular Decision, might send out decisions as early as February.

Always remember, though, that waiting for college admission decisions can be stressful. Having a tool to track your application deadlines, submission dates, and decision notification dates can help manage that stress a bit. Don’t forget to take care of your mental health amid the wait by doing things you enjoy and staying busy to keep your mind off the anticipation.