Georgetown Regular Decision Confirmation Process?

Once you submit a regular decision application to Georgetown, what's the confirmation process like? Do they send an acknowledgment, or should I follow up to make sure everything is received?

After you have submitted your regular decision application to Georgetown, the admissions office will typically send an email acknowledgment stating that your application has been received. This email will also usually include instructions on how to set up your applicant portal account.

The applicant portal is a helpful tool where you can check the status of your application and ensure all required components have been received by the admissions office, such as your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and SAT/ACT scores if you chose to submit them.

It is worth noting that because of high volume, especially close to deadlines, it may be a couple of weeks before all your materials are marked as received in the portal. You might also find that your portal lacks acknowledgment of some materials even after this period. If you are worried about your application components not being marked as received, I would recommend waiting a bit before following up with the admissions office. If they still are not marked as received after waiting, you can then reach out to the admissions office in a polite and professional manner to confirm everything was received properly.

Keep in mind that during this whole process, it's crucial to check your email frequently—including your spam folder! Some notifications can erroneously end up there.

So, in short, first look for an email acknowledgment of your application submission, then use the applicant portal to check on your application's status and ensure your materials have been received, and finally, if necessary, follow up with the admissions office.