Hi everyone! As a junior, I'm starting to think about all the important dates coming up during application season, especially college decision days. When do most colleges release their decisions? Are there certain dates I should be aware of? Thanks in advance!
Hello! College decision days tend to vary depending on the type of application and the college itself, but there are some general time frames that you can expect. Here's an overview of when most colleges release their decisions:
1. Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) decisions: For EA and ED applicants, decisions are usually released around mid-December. However, this can vary by a few weeks, so if you're applying EA or ED, you might want to check the college's specific website for their decision release dates.
2. Regular Decision (RD) notifications: For RD applicants, the decision release dates can vary more widely, but most colleges release their decisions between mid-March and early April. Ivy League schools typically release their decisions on a specific day called "Ivy Day," which usually falls on the last Thursday in March or the first Thursday in April.
3. Rolling Admissions: Colleges with rolling admissions release their decisions on a continuous basis, usually within a few weeks of receiving a completed application. This means that you could potentially hear back within just a few weeks after applying, depending on when you submit your materials.
To stay organized and aware of specific decision days, I recommend creating a spreadsheet or calendar for all the colleges you're applying to and noting down their decision release dates. You can often find these dates on the college's admissions websites, or sometimes they will send you an email in advance with expected release dates.
Remember that these dates can change, so it's a good idea to stay updated and double-check the college's website or contact their admissions office for the most accurate information.
Best of luck with your college applications!
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