CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm really stuck on whether early decision or regular decision is better for the schools I love. Does applying early help my chances? Are there any drawbacks I should consider?

I'm thinking of applying to UW–Madison, but I'm not sure whether I should go for regular decision. Would that give me more time to improve my application, or am I risking something by waiting?

I can't decide whether I should apply rolling or regular decision to a few schools I'm interested in. I know rolling might be faster, but are there any downsides? Any advice or personal experiences wo …

I'm torn between applying early or regular decision to my top schools. Are there benefits to sticking with regular decision, or is early decision a better play? What's everyone else's experience been?

I applied ED1 to my top choice, but I'm nervous about not getting in. Should I apply regular decision to a backup school just in case? If anyone's been in this situation, I'd love some advice!

I'm considering applying to Shippensburg University but I want to be sure I meet all the deadlines. Does anyone know the regular decision application deadline for Shippensburg?

I'm planning my college applications and I'm interested in Wheaton College. Can anyone tell me when they usually release their regular decision notifications to applicants?

If I'm planning to take online college classes, will that affect whether my student loans are deferred or not? I'm trying to understand how financial obligations work with virtual classes.

I'm super antsy about getting my decision back from San Diego State University. Does anyone have any info on when they usually release regular decision results?

Does anyone know when the regular decision applications are due for SCU? I'm trying to make sure all my materials are ready in time. Any tips for meeting the deadline would also be appreciated!

I'm applying to Scripps via regular decision. Can someone tell me when I can expect their decision notification to come out? Just trying to plan accordingly for the rest of my college apps!

I'm weighing my options between applying early decision or regular decision to several schools. What are some benefits of going with regular decision, especially in terms of having more time to prepar …

I'm considering applying to the University of Georgia, but I'm torn between early action and regular decision. Are there any benefits to one over the other? Does applying early improve chances of admi …

I'm looking into applying to Baylor University and I want to make sure I understand the regular decision requirements. Could anyone share what materials and deadlines I need to be aware of for this ap …

I'm considering applying to Baruch College and want to make sure I don't miss the deadline for regular decision. Can anyone tell me when it's usually due? I want to make sure I have enough time to per …

I'm applying to Barnard and super curious about when I should expect to hear back for regular decision. Does anyone know when Barnard typically releases its decisions for 2025? Just trying to manage m …

I'm curious when UConn sends out notifications for regular decision applicants. Anyone have past experiences with when decisions were released? It's nerve-wracking to wait without knowing what to expe …

I'm planning to apply to Barnard College for the Class of 2029 and I'm trying to figure out their regular decision timeline. What's the RD deadline and notification date for this application cycle?

I've applied to Clemson for regular decision and I'm super anxious about when I'll hear back. Does anyone know when they usually send out decisions?

I'm planning to apply to Boston University for next fall and need to know when the regular decision application is due. Anyone know the exact deadline?