CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm waiting to hear back from Michigan State about my regular decision application. Does anyone know when they typically announce their decisions? Really hoping for some good news soon!

I'm considering the University of Michigan and trying to gauge my chances. Does anyone know the regular decision acceptance rate there and any tips for strengthening my application?

Is it possible or recommended to send an update letter if you get rejected from early decision? I've made some changes to my extracurriculars and I'm wondering if it's worth sending them an update.

So I was super stoked about Emory, but I just got rejected in the early decision round. What are my options now? Should I try other schools or is there still something I can do about Emory?

I'm eager to hear from Ithaca College since I applied regular decision. Can anyone share when they typically send out their acceptance letters?

I've applied to Howard University regular decision and I'm really looking forward to their announcement. Does anyone know when they usually release their results?

If I decide to reject an early decision offer after being accepted, what are the possible consequences? Does it impact my chances if I apply to other colleges or will it have any effect on my high sch …

I'm a little confused about what exactly counts as 'Regular Decision' when applying to colleges. How does it differ from other application types like Early Decision, and what should I make sure to do …

I'm curious about the regular decision acceptance rate for Wharton. How competitive is it, and how might this impact my application strategy? I'm trying to get a sense of my chances.

Does anyone know when Wellesley College usually sends out their regular decision notifications? I'm getting a little anxious waiting and just want to get a sense of when I might hear back!

I'm considering applying to VMI through regular decision. Does anyone have any information on what the acceptance rate is like for regular decision applicants? Trying to gauge my chances of getting in …

I've been trying to figure out the acceptance rate for Columbia's regular decision. How competitive is it this year, and should that affect how I present myself in my application?

I'm thinking of taking a gap year before starting college. Does anyone know the process for deferring admission for a year? I'm concerned about scholarships and financial aid, though. Any advice would …

I'm a bit confused about what it means to defer a university application. Does it mean delaying my enrollment, or is it more about pausing my current application process until I am ready to proceed?

I’ve already deferred my admission to the University of Idaho once because of personal reasons. Is it possible to defer it a second time, and are there specific conditions I need to be aware of?

I need to defer my admission to Salisbury University because of unforeseen personal circumstances. Has anyone managed this before, and if so, how complex was the process? Looking for any guidelines or …

Has anyone here deferred their admission at UCLA before? I'm thinking about taking a gap year, but I'm not sure how the deferral process works or what the deadlines might be. Any advice would be appre …

I'm considering taking a gap year before college. Does anyone know how deferring enrollment at Colorado State University works? Are there specific deadlines or requirements I should be aware of?

Does anyone know the typical release date for regular decision notifications from George Mason University? I'm trying to plan my next steps, and I'm wondering if anyone has past experience with their …

If I get my results and decide I want to take a gap year, can I still defer my university place after results day, or should I decide earlier? How late is too late to make this decision?