When are regular decision dates for college notifications in 2025?

I'm a junior trying to get a handle on my college applications. When can I expect notification dates for regular decision in 2025? I'm trying to plan for any potential gap between decisions and visits.

Each college has its own specific timeline when it comes to regular decision notifications, but generally, most schools will release their decisions between late March and early April. To give you a more concrete timeline, here are a few examples:

1. Many Ivy League and other highly selective schools, such as Brown, Columbia, and Stanford, typically release their decisions on what's known colloquially as "Ivy Day." This is usually the last week of March or the first week of April.

2. State universities might release their decisions a bit earlier. For example, University of Texas at Austin generally releases regular decision notifications in early February, and University of California schools release their decisions towards mid-March.

3. Mid-tier private and public universities, such as Syracuse University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, typically send out their regular decision notifications in late March to early April.

Remember, these are generalized timelines and specific dates could vary from year to year. It's always worth checking the specific admissions page of each school you're applying to for the most accurate dates. And keep in mind, most schools will send an email to let you know a decision has been posted on their application portal.

After these decision dates, schools generally host admitted student events in April, allowing you enough time to visit before the May 1st decision deadline. Remember, though, that some schools don't consider demonstrated interest as a significant factor in their admission process, so missing a visit shouldn't negatively impact your application or financial aid. Take your time to weigh your options and visit only when it's convenient and safe for you!