Hey, is the University of Colorado Boulder on a rolling admissions system? I'm trying to finalize my college list and it would be great to know how flexible their application deadlines are. Any Boulder students or applicants who can share their experience?
The University of Colorado Boulder does not operate on a rolling admissions system but has fixed deadlines. For freshman applicants, the deadlines are as follows:
- Early action deadline: November 15th. If you apply by this date, you typically receive a decision by mid-January.
- Regular decision deadline: January 15th, with decisions usually announced in March.
While not rolling, these deadlines do afford some flexibility and planning time for students.
It could be beneficial to submit your application earlier as part of the early action process. Doing so doesn't bind you to attending if accepted, but it shows your eagerness and could result in receiving your admissions decision sooner. However, it's most important to submit a well-prepared application, so if you need the extra time that the regular decision offers, you should take advantage of it to ensure your application fully represents your strengths and achievements.
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