🗓️ Early Action (EA) & Early Decision (ED)
Application Deadlines: November 1–15, 2025
Decision Notifications: Mid-December 2025
> Early Action (EA): Non-binding; allows you to apply early and receive a decision sooner.
> Early Decision (ED): Binding; if accepted, you commit to attending that college and must withdraw other applications
🗓️ Regular Decision (RD)
Application Deadlines: January 1–15, 2026
Decision Notifications: Mid-March to early April 2026
🗓️ Rolling Admission
Application Window: Varies by institution; typically opens in early fall 2026 and remains open until programs are filled.
So, it's never too late to apply to some colleges.
Decision Timeline: Usually within 4–6 weeks of application submission
🗓️ Graduation
August 1st, 2026:
Last Day to Submit Coursework in your online courses
August 15th, 2026:
Student Graduate Announcements & Virtual Graduation Ceremony Posted
September 1st, 2026:
Mailing of Physical Diplomas to Students
Juniors should be researching colleges in depth, taking the SAT/ACT and TOEFL/IELTS, meeting with the advisor, and starting to prepare their application materials.
