I'm applying to several schools Regular Decision and I'm trying to get a sense of when the decisions usually come out. Is there a common timeframe, or does it vary a lot between colleges?
The timeline for Regular Decision notifications can vary quite a bit from school to school. However, the majority of colleges tend to release their decisions between late March and early April. For instance, Ivy League schools typically send out their Regular Decision notifications all at once on what's known as Ivy Day, which usually falls in the last week of March.
Keep in mind that these are general timeframes and may not hold for every institution. To be sure, you'll want to check on the specific colleges' admissions web pages or reach out to their admissions offices for the most accurate information. Also, remember that some schools notify their applicants over some time, instead of all at once, so you may need to remain patient as the decisions roll out.
I hope this provides you with a general sense of when you can expect to hear back from your schools. Best of luck with all your applications!
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