I'm curious if there's a standard time when regular decision deadlines are typically due for most colleges. Do they generally close submissions at midnight of the due date?
Most colleges typically set their Regular Decision application deadlines at 11:59 PM in the student's local time on the specified due date. This, however, can vary from university to university, and some colleges may operate based on Eastern Standard Time (EST) or Pacific Standard Time (PST), regardless of the applicant's time zone.
Therefore, it's always important to confirm the exact deadline from the application instruction page of each specific college that you're applying to avoid any last-minute difficulties or misunderstandings.
Additionally, I would recommend aiming to submit your applications at least a few days before the official deadline. Server problems and website traffic are common the night of application deadlines, and you want to avoid any technical glitches preventing you from submitting your application on time.
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