When do early action decisions usually come out?

I'm planning on applying to a few schools early action and I was wondering when I should expect to hear back. Is there a general timeline for when early action decisions are released or does it vary by college? Thanks for any information or advice you can provide!

Hi there! It's great that you're planning on applying early action. While the specific timeline for early action decisions can vary depending on the college, most schools usually release decisions around mid-December. Some schools may even give approximate dates for when you can expect to hear back, so it's a good idea to check their admissions websites for this information.

As you wait for your decisions, don't worry too much about the exact date, as it could come a little earlier or later than expected. It's important to keep up with your regular application deadlines and continue working on your remaining applications during this time, as you want to be prepared if you don't get the outcome you were hoping for in the early action round.

My own child applied early action to a few universities and received decisions from different schools between December 14th and December 20th. Overall, just be prepared to be flexible and understand that your results might not come out on the exact date provided. Best of luck!