Hey fellow Wildcats! How's it going? Can someone enlighten me on when Northwestern usually releases their admissions decisions? And do they release decisions in waves? Just curious, thanks!
Hey there! Northwestern typically releases their Regular Decision (RD) admissions decisions in late March. For Early Decision (ED) applicants, decisions are usually released in mid-December. It's important to note that these dates can vary slightly from year to year, but they generally stick to that timeline.
While admissions decisions for ED applicants are typically released all at once, RD decisions may be released in waves over a short period of time, usually within a day or two. However, this practice isn't officially confirmed or consistent, so it's best to check your email and the admissions portal frequently around the anticipated release dates.
Best of luck with your application, and I hope you become a Wildcat soon!
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