When do universities typically release their decisions?

Hey, I'm getting a little bit stressed waiting for college decisions to come out. I know each school has its own timeline, but can anyone give me a general sense of when universities generally release their decisions? Thanks!

I understand the waiting game can be stressful! Generally, college decision release timelines can be broken down by the type of application and the specific policies of the colleges in question. Keep in mind that there may be some variation between universities and their decision release dates, but here's a rough outline of when you can expect to receive decisions:

1. Early Decision (ED) and Early Action (EA) applications: Decisions for these early application types are typically released in mid-December. However, some colleges may release decisions slightly earlier or later.

2. Regular Decision (RD) applications: Decisions for RD applicants are usually released between late March and early April. Some universities may have specific release dates, while others follow a rolling admissions process, in which decisions are released on an ongoing basis as they're processed.

3. Rolling admissions: Colleges with rolling admissions policies often release decisions within a few weeks of receiving an application, but the process can take as long as two to three months. The earlier you apply to colleges with rolling admissions, the sooner you'll receive a decision.

To get more specific release dates for the colleges you applied to, visit their admissions webpages or look for announcements on their social media channels. I hope this helps, and good luck with your college decisions!