Hi everyone! I'm starting the college application process soon, and I wanted to understand the difference between the rolling admissions and regular admissions processes. Can anyone help explain this to me? Thanks a ton!
Hello! Glad to help clarify the difference between rolling admissions and regular admissions for you.
Rolling admissions means that a college reviews applications as they come in and makes decisions on a rolling basis, without any fixed deadlines. Essentially, students may apply at any time during the admissions window, and once the application is complete, the school begins reviewing it. The pro of rolling admissions is that you can sometimes hear back as early as October, depending on when you submit your application!
In a regular admissions process, there is a fixed deadline, usually in the winter months, and the college won't start reviewing applications until the submission period is over. Then, the college spends a few months assessing the applicants and releases decisions for all applicants at once, typically in the spring.
One tip for applying via rolling admissions is to submit your application as early as possible, as some colleges may start running out of available spots if you wait too long. Best of luck on your college application journey!
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