I'm applying to several top colleges and want to keep track of their regular decision deadlines. If anyone has general advice on these deadlines, please share!
Regular Decision deadlines can vary somewhat among top universities, but they generally fall in the first week of January. Here are some examples:
- Harvard University: January 1
- Yale University: January 2
- Brown University: January 3
- Columbia University: January 1
- University of Pennsylvania: January 5
- Dartmouth College: January 2
- University of Michigan: February 1
- Johns Hopkins University: January 2
- Stanford University: January 5
- Princeton University: January 1
These are the deadlines for the 2025-2026 application cycle, but they usually remain the same, or around the same date, from year to year. Remember that all application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted by these deadlines. You should also account for any potential technical difficulties and try not to submit your application at the last minute.
While it's important to take note of each college's Regular Decision deadline, also ensure you're allocating enough time to complete each part of your applications, like the essays and supplementary questions, to avoid rushing. Monitoring these deadlines is a good start to staying organized during this process. Best of luck with your college applications!
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