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Regular Decision Notification Dates for the Class of 2028
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Varonika Ware
Varonika Ware is a content writer at Scholarships360. Varonika earned her undergraduate degree in Mass Communications at Louisiana State University. During her time at LSU, she worked with the Center of Academic Success to create the weekly Success Sunday newsletter. Varonika also interned at the Louisiana Department of Insurance in the Public Affairs office with some of her graphics appearing in local news articles.
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Bill Jack has over a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. Since 2008, he has worked at Colby College, Wesleyan University, University of Maine at Farmington, and Bates College.
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Now that you’ve applied to college, you might be wondering when you will find out whether your application is accepted. Fortunately, you don’t have to look very far because we have the college decision dates for over 70 colleges below!
See also: When do college decisions come out?
When to expect your regular decision notification
Regular decision is a popular option for college applicants because it’s the standard preference that’s nonbinding. When applying through regular decision instead of early action or early decision, you can apply to as many colleges as you like, but it will mean later college decision dates. Usually, applicants get their decision letter by late March to early April. If students apply through rolling admissions, the timeline will be different depending on the school.
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Keep reading to find your schools’ college decision dates from the list of colleges from our supplemental essay database!
Also see: Early Decision and Early Action response dates
See also: Colleges with late application deadlines
What you should do while you wait
As you await your decision letter, it’s the perfect time to go on college tours and apply for financial aid and scholarships. College tours are a great way to explore your potential campus and meet future classmates. If you aren’t able to attend in person, many colleges offer virtual tours that allow you to explore campus from the comfort of your own home.
See also: Tips for planning a college tour
Financial aid and scholarships are an important part of the college admission process. However, taking the time to get a tuition reimbursement position can help pay tuition, college fees, and everyday expenses.
Make sure you apply for all the scholarships you qualify for, and best of luck on your higher education journey!
What you should do after you receive your notification
Congratulations on reaching the finish line! The next step is deciding where you want to continue your education. Think about your decision and learn how to choose a college that’s right for you. Maybe you’ll choose the best school for your major or the campus you love the most. Make sure to pay attention to deadlines for enrollment and send in your deposit on time.
