Many colleges and universities have resumed for spring semester courses and with that...it's college decision season! Admissions offices are sending decision letters and while some may still come through the snail mail, many are received electronically and may even direct you to your now active "student account."
If you are still waiting for a response from one or more schools, never fear! This article gives you some insight into timelines for regular decision, early decision and early action admissions.
While the delayed release of the revised FAFSA has also delayed some admissions, many are still actively engaging with applicants. While some schools have offered merit aid with acceptance letters, needs-based aid will be delayed pending the release of data from the Department of Education to school financial aid offices. Once received, students can expect to hear from schools on how much they may receive in Pell Grant, institutional aid and student loan options.
Students who applied for Early Action have the ability to commit to the school up until May 1st - in schools where housing is competitive (Purdue, I'm looking at you), early acceptance and payment is a wise decision. Students who applied Early Decision have entered into a binding agreement with the school once accepted. Some schools are offering a second round of Early Decision II applications which gives students the opportunity to apply again if their first choice was unsuccessful.
We are definitely in the decision season! Early Action and Early Decision letters have been sent from many schools including these in Indiana: IU-Bloomington, Purdue (main), IU-South Bend, Indiana State and ED for Notre Dame. Outside of Indiana, these schools have sent letters: Vanderbilt, University of Arizona, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of South Carolina...more to come!
If you are still waiting on a decision, I suggest some patience until February. Then, feel free to reach out to an admissions officer or if working with a college consultant, contact them. Many of us have an inside track to when decisions will be released!
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