Hey! I'm a little bit stressed (okay, a lot) about waiting to hear back from colleges. I was curious if there's a general period during which most college acceptance letters are usually sent out? Trying to prepare myself!
The timeline for receiving college acceptance letters varies depending on the type of application plan you have chosen - Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA) or Regular Decision (RD).
1. Early Decision and Early Action: If you have applied early (ED or EA), most colleges tend to release their decisions in mid-December.
2. Regular Decision: For those who applied RD - the most common type of application - you'll likely start receiving decisions in mid-March to early April.
The decision patterns depend on the specific school and the number of applications it receives. Always check the college's admissions site for their specific timeline. Hopefully, this eases some of the anxiety. Best of luck!
CollegeVine’s Q&A seeks to offer informed perspectives on commonly asked admissions questions. Every answer is refined and validated by our team of admissions experts to ensure it resonates with trusted knowledge in the field.