When Are College Decisions Released?

I'm really excited and a little bit anxious about hearing back from colleges. Does anyone have an idea of when most colleges typically release their decisions?

Colleges have different decision release dates depending on the type of application—Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA), Regular Decision (RD), or Rolling Admissions.

For Early Decision applicants, decisions are typically released in mid-December. For Early Action, the timeline can be a little more variable, but generally is around mid-December as well. Regular Decision announcements often occur in late March or early April.

However, do note that these timelines can vary considerably among schools. Top colleges often adhere to these schedules, but each college should provide a specific date or timeframe when decisions will be released, so you might want to check their admissions webpage or reach out to the admissions office.

Rolling Admissions schools review applications and make decisions on a rolling basis, typically beginning in the early fall and continuing into the spring. Applicants can generally expect a decision within several weeks of submitting all required materials.

Remember, these are just general guidelines. The best way to know when you'll hear back from a specific school is to check the admissions information on their official website or contact their admissions department directly.