As a high school junior, I'm trying to plan ahead and want to get a head start on my college applications. Can anyone help me figure out some general deadlines I should be aware of for regular decision in 2024?
Certainly, it's excellent that you're eager to plan ahead. For approximately 95% of colleges, the Regular Decision deadline falls between January 1st and January 15th. However, these dates can vary among institutions so you'll want to double-check the deadline for each specific school you're applying to.
To give you a clear picture, here are notable examples:
1. Harvard, Brown, Dartmouth, Yale, Princeton, and Columbia - the Ivy Leagues, typically have their Regular Decision deadlines on January 1st.
2. Stanford - January 2nd.
3. UC (University of California) schools, like UC Berkeley and UCLA - their application period typically closes on November 30 of the preceding year.
4. Most CSU (California State University) schools also have a deadline of November 30.
Remember to consider the time you need for all aspects of your application, not just the main Common App or Coalition App essay. You'll also want to leave ample time for your supplemental essays, entering all the small details, and triple checking everything before submission.
Finally, check if the college requires any additional material, like an art portfolio, and see if those pieces have earlier deadlines to be aware of.
Best of luck in planning your application timeline!
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