For most of the colleges I'm applying to, does anyone know if regular decision deadlines typically have a specific cutoff time, like midnight, or do they vary by school?
While the specific time can vary by school, most colleges operate on a deadline of 11:59 PM in the applicant's local time on the date of the deadline. For instance, if a school has a regular decision deadline of January 1st, you generally have until 11:59 PM in your local time on January 1st to submit.
However, I would strongly recommend not waiting until the last minute to submit your application. Servers can get overburdened with traffic as lots of students rush to submit right before the deadline. It's a good practice to aim to have everything in a few days ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute stress and potential technical issues.
Always check the school's admissions website or reach out to their admissions office to get the most accurate information.
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