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I'm considering applying regular decision to Claremont McKenna College (CMC) and want to understand the process better. Are there any specific things I should be aware of when applying regular decisio …

If I get rejected from an early action application, am I allowed to reapply during the regular decision cycle or maybe in the next year? Just trying to plan my next steps and understand what's possibl …

I've been researching Cal Poly Pomona and its regular decision process. Can someone share the exact deadline for submitting applications under the regular decision plan?

I'm looking into applying to California Baptist University and want to make sure I meet all deadlines. Could anyone tell me when the regular decision application deadline is for Cal Baptist?

I'm trying to understand the early action process, and I've heard some students get deferred. Can someone explain what 'defer early action' means and how it affects my chances of getting into my top c …

Does anyone know if Notre Dame defers a lot of early action applicants? Trying to gauge my chances and what it means for my application if I get deferred.

I got rejected from Stanford's early action. Does anyone know if I can reapply for regular admission after being rejected? I'm trying to understand if there are any policies about reapplying in the sa …

Does UC Berkeley allow students in the College of Engineering to defer admission, especially if I need a year to figure things out? I'd like to understand the process and any limitations they might ha …

I keep hearing about deferring admission in the context of college applications. Can someone clarify what this really means? Are there certain situations where it's more common or recommended to defer …

Does UChicago commonly defer early action applicants to regular decision? I'm trying to make sense of my chances if I'm not accepted right away.

I'm waiting to hear back from Penn State and wondering when they usually notify regular decision applicants. Does anyone know the notification timeline for Penn State?

I've been considering applying to Brown University and I'm curious about the acceptance rates. Is there a significant difference between Early Decision and Regular Decision acceptance rates at Brown? …

If I get accepted to a college and decide to defer, what happens? Is it like putting the offer on hold for a year? I'm trying to understand my options in case I'm not ready to start college right away …

I'm thinking about not starting college right away and taking a gap year instead. Is it possible to defer my college acceptance and start a year later? What are the steps and considerations involved i …

I've applied to Parsons and I'm anxiously waiting for my regular decision results. Could anyone share when these decisions are typically released? I'd really appreciate the help!

Does anyone know when Brown usually announces their regular decision results for 2025 applicants? I'm trying to plan my spring and just want to be prepared for when decisions come out. Thanks!

I'm curious about the regular decision deadline for Parsons School of Design. I'm planning to apply, and I want to make sure I don't miss it. Does anyone know the exact date?

I'm thinking about taking a gap year after high school, but I've heard you need to defer your college acceptance. How does this work, and are there any specific conditions or paperwork involved? Would …

I've seen friends get deferred from their dream schools and it seems like a softer way to handle rejections. Is there a specific reason colleges choose to defer rather than outright reject? Trying to …

I've been accepted to USF's nursing program but might need to postpone starting for personal reasons. Is it possible to defer for a year, and what is the process for a competitive program like nursing …