CollegeVine Expert FAQ

I'm still confused about how the preferred admission plan works in comparison to regular decision. Does choosing a preferred admission plan have any impact on regular decision timeline or chances?

I've heard that some colleges commonly defer early action applicants. What are some schools with high deferral rates, and how should I approach this if I get deferred?

I'm interested in the timing of UMBC's regular decision acceptance notifications. Does anyone have experience with when they typically start sending those out? I'd love to hear about others' experienc …

Hi all, I'm curious about when the University of Denver usually notifies applicants about regular decision outcomes. I'm applying there and want to know when I might hear back. Any advice or previous …

I'm applying to Binghamton University and I'm trying to find out when they usually send out regular decision results. It's getting close to the time, so I'm starting to feel a bit nervous!

I'm applying to the University of Michigan and trying to plan my schedule. Does anyone know the specific date they release regular decision results in 2025? Any info would help so I can be prepared.

I'm planning to defer my admission and need some tips on how to write the deferment letter to the university. What should I include to make a strong case for deferring? Any specific language or format …

I'm looking at Illinois Institute of Technology and want to make sure I don't miss any deadlines for regular decision. Can someone tell me when the application is due?

I'm currently a junior and I'm thinking about the possibility of deferring a semester while in college. How does deferring a semester actually work once you're already in college? Are there any drawba …

I'm curious about when Scripps College sends out regular decision notifications. I'm planning on applying and want to know when I can expect to hear back.

I’m considering applying to a college through QuestBridge regular decision and am curious about how financial aid works if I go that route. Does the process differ much from regular financial aid appl …

I applied to Penn through regular decision and the waiting game is tough! Does anyone know when Penn typically releases their regular decision results? Trying to manage my nerves over here.

I'm considering deferring my college admission for a year to take a gap year. Can anyone give advice on how to write a formal letter to my future college asking for a deferral? What should I be sure t …

I'm super curious about when Haverford typically sends out their regular decision notifications. I know it's a smaller school, but if anyone has experience, I'd love to hear when I might expect to hea …

Need some help! I’m planning to apply to William and Mary, and I want to make sure I meet the regular decision deadline. Any chance someone out there knows the exact date?

I'm anxiously waiting to hear back from Harvey Mudd after applying a regular decision. Does anyone know when they usually release their decisions?

I'm planning to apply to Baylor University and want to make sure I don't miss the regular decision deadline. Does anyone know when the application deadline is for regular decision this year? Thanks in …

I'm planning to apply to the Fashion Institute of Technology and was wondering when the regular decision deadline is. Also, any tips for applying to FIT would be super appreciated!

I'm a high school junior trying to decide between early admission and regular decision for college. What are the pros and cons of each? How did you make your choice? Any advice or personal experiences …

I got accepted into the University of Ottawa, but some unexpected circumstances might make me want to start later. Do they permit deferrals, and if so, how long can you defer your acceptance?