Hey everyone! I applied for regular decision and I'm getting a bit stressed waiting for the results. When should I expect the acceptance letters to start arriving? Is there a general timeline that most schools follow? Thanks!
Hey there! It's completely normal to feel stressed while waiting for your college decisions. Though this timeline may vary a bit from school to school, most colleges stick to a general schedule for notifying applicants about their regular decision results.
Regular decision applications are typically due around January 1st or January 15th, and colleges usually begin releasing their decisions between late-February and early April. Some colleges have a specific decision release date that they announce in advance, while others may just provide a general time frame or send out decisions on a rolling basis within that period.
It's important to remember that each college operates on its own timeline, so make sure to check the specific college websites for more accurate information on when to expect decisions. You can also keep an eye on your email inbox and the colleges' admissions portals since many schools send out electronic notifications in addition to mailing physical letters.
In the meantime, try not to stress too much and focus on other aspects of your life while you wait for the decisions. Good luck!
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