Hi everyone, I'm a little unsure about when I'm supposed to commit to a college. I've got a few acceptances (yay!), but I don't want to rush my decision. Does anyone know the general deadline for college commitment?
Congrats on your acceptances! Generally, the deadline to commit to most colleges in the United States is May 1. This is often referred to as National College Decision Day. By this date, you would need to send in your deposit to secure your spot in the incoming class.
That being said, some colleges may have different deadlines, especially if they have rolling admissions or if you were accepted from the waitlist. So, always double-check directly on the college's website or your admission letter to see the exact date for your specific situation. It's also worth mentioning that if you've applied Early Decision to any school, that commitment is binding and you would need to withdraw all other applications once accepted.
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