Hey guys, I'm getting a little nervous about hearing back from colleges. When should we expect to receive our college acceptance letters? Is there a general timeline for all universities, or does it vary by school?
Hey there! It's normal to feel nervous about hearing back from colleges. College acceptance letters do not follow a one-size-fits-all timeline - the notification dates do indeed vary between different universities. Here's a general outline to help understand when you might hear back:
1. Early Decision (ED) / Early Action (EA) Applicants: If you applied under the ED/EA plan, universities typically notify applicants by mid-December to late December. Some schools may notify slightly earlier or later, but this is a general timeframe.
2. Regular Decision (RD) Applicants: For those who applied using the regular decision timeline, colleges usually start sending out decisions from late March to early April. You should expect to receive your decision by April 1st for most schools, although there may be some exceptions.
3. Rolling Admissions: Some universities have rolling admissions, which means they review applications as they are submitted and send out decisions throughout the cycle. In this case, you can generally expect to hear back within 4-6 weeks of submitting your application, but again, this timeline can vary by school.
Note that these are general timeframes and it's always best to check the specific notification dates for the universities you applied to. Their websites or applicant portals will often provide information on when decisions will be released. Also, remember that universities may send admission decisions via email, postal mail, or through their applicant portal, so make sure you're checking all possible channels. Good luck!
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