Hey, everyone. I am a little bit stressed and just wanted to know when colleges usually send out acceptance letters? I'm stressed heading into senior year and application season and just want some certainty!
The release of college admissions decisions can vary greatly from institution to institution. Generally speaking though, here are some typical timelines you might expect depending on the type of application you submitted:
- Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) responses are typically released in mid-December, though this can fluctuate a bit depending on the individual school.
- Regular Decision responses tend to be sent out between mid-March to early April.
- Rolling Admissions schools review applications as they arrive and frequently release decisions a few weeks after each individual application is received.
Remember that these are only approximate timelines and may shift depending on the particular year or institution. A delay in getting an admissions response doesn't necessarily indicate a negative decision, as many factors can slow the admissions process down. It's always worthwhile to check your school's official website or directly reach out to the admissions office if you need a more precise timeline.
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