Question about University of Minnesota's rolling admissions

I'm applying to University of Minnesota and saw they have rolling admissions. But I'm a little unsure about how it works exactly. Can anyone clarify how this process works? And are there any deadlines I should know about?

Absolutely, happy to clarify! Rolling admissions means the University of Minnesota continues to accept applications until all spaces in the incoming class are filled. After your application is complete, the admissions office reviews it and generally responds with a decision fairly quickly, often within a few weeks.

In short, instead of waiting until all applications are submitted and then reviewing them all at once, UM's admissions officials review them as they come, rolling out decisions as they go along.

The biggest advantage is that you could potentially get your admissions decision earlier, which can be a relief. Just keep in mind, some programs with higher demand may fill more quickly, so it's still important to apply as early as you can.

In terms of deadlines, the application for UM opens August 1, and although they have rolling admissions, it's generally best to apply by their priority deadline of November 1 if you can. This ensures that your application will be reviewed in the earliest round. However, applications can be submitted up to the final deadline on January 1.

One good practice is to check their website or get in touch with the admissions office for the most accurate and current information. The deadlines I mentioned are based on previous years and may be different for the current application cycle.