I'm trying to get a sense of when I might hear back from colleges if I apply regular decision. What month do colleges usually release their admissions decisions for regular decision applicants?
Regular decision admission notifications typically come out between mid-March and early April. This timing allows students to have all of their college decisions on hand by April 1st. It's important to note, though, that the exact decision release dates can vary by institution. Some colleges might stick to a specific date every year, while others may have a rolling notification period.
You can usually find specific timelines on each college's admissions website. Additionally, if you applied online (like through the Common App or the school's own application platform), you'll generally receive a notification email when your decision is available, directing you to log into your portal to view it.
Just remember, while it can be hard to wait, try to stay patient! Colleges receive thousands of applications and the admission officers want to take the time to review each one thoroughly.
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