So, I know there's this thing called 'Ivy Day' when all the Ivy League schools release their decisions. Can anyone explain how it works and when it usually takes place? Also, is there an exact time when the decisions come out or is it more random? Just want to be prepared when the time comes, thanks!
Ivy Day is the day when all eight Ivy League schools (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Dartmouth, Brown, University of Pennsylvania, and Cornell) simultaneously release their admissions decisions for Regular Decision applicants. This typically occurs in late March or early April, usually on the last Thursday of March, but the exact date varies each year.
On Ivy Day, decisions are typically released at the same time for each school, often around 4:00 PM or 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Sometimes there might be slight differences between the release times at each school, but they're generally very close together. Because all Ivies release their decisions on the same day, it can be an intense and emotional experience for applicants who have applied to multiple Ivy League schools.
Make sure to keep an eye on the official communications from the schools to which you've applied, as they will inform you of the specific date and time for releasing decisions. This information is also usually available on the schools' admissions websites and on their social media channels. Good luck with your applications, and I hope you receive good news on Ivy Day!
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