Timeline for college decisions?

Hey there! I was just curious, when do all college decisions come out? I know it varies a bit between schools, but is there a general time frame when most colleges release decisions? It would help with my planning. Thanks!

Hello! You're right; college decision timelines can vary quite a bit between schools, but I can give you a general idea of when most decisions are released.

For Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) applicants, decisions typically come out in mid-December. Some schools might release decisions a bit earlier (late November) or later (January), but December is the most common month for ED and EA results.

For schools that offer a second round of early applications (ED II and EA II), decisions tend to be released in mid-February.

Regular Decision (RD) applicants typically hear back between early March and mid-April. Many colleges aim to release their decisions by April 1, but this isn't a strict rule. Some colleges may notify applicants on a rolling basis, meaning they release decisions as applications are reviewed rather than waiting for a specific date.

It's worth noting that there are also colleges that use Rolling Admissions, and you could hear back from them within a few weeks to a few months after submitting your application. The timeline for these schools can be more unpredictable, so it's best to check their admissions pages for specifics.

In summary, the general timeline is as follows:

1. ED/EA: Mid-December

2. ED II/EA II: Mid-February

3. RD: Early March to mid-April

4. Rolling Admissions: Varies (weeks to months after application submission)

To stay up-to-date on decision release dates for specific schools you've applied to, I recommend checking their admissions websites or social media accounts and following forums where students discuss admissions news.

Good luck with your applications, and I hope you'll soon receive some exciting news!