Are there any colleges out there with regular decision deadlines in February? I'm worried I might miss some important deadlines and need some extra time to polish my applications.
Yes, many colleges actually have Regular Decision deadlines in February, and some even later. Here are a few examples:
- University of Maryland's regular decision deadline is February 1.
- University of San Francisco also has a deadline of February 1.
- University of Houston's is February 15.
- College of Charleston has a late regular decision deadline of March 1.
Please note, however, that it's important to send your application as early as possible. This assures that there is enough time to handle any unexpected issues that might arise, such as technical difficulties with the application platform or delays in transcripts or letter of recommendation delivery. Plus, with an earlier submission, you'll also generally hear back earlier, which can give you more time to make your final decision if you're applying to multiple schools.
Remember to double-check specific application deadlines directly on each college's website, as they can change from year to year. And keep in mind that if you are seeking financial aid or scholarships, there may be earlier deadlines associated with those processes.
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