College application deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle typically fall into four main categories:

• Early Action and Early Decision deadlines are usually in October or November 2025, with most schools setting these around November 1 to November 15. You can expect admission decisions for these by December 2025.
• Regular Decision deadlines generally fall between January 1 and February 15, 2026. Admission decisions for regular decision applicants typically come around March or April 2026.
• Rolling Admission deadlines vary by college but can extend into the spring until spots are filled. Decisions are usually made within 4-6 weeks of application.
• For many popular schools, early action and early decision deadlines are around November 1, and regular decision deadlines fall between January 1 and January 15.

In summary:

Application Type| Typical Deadline| Admission Decision
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Early Action| October/November 2025| December 2025
Early Decision| October/November 2025| December 2025
Regular Decision| January - February 2026| March - April 2026
Rolling Admission| Varies, often through spring| Within 4-6 weeks of application

It is important to check specific deadlines for each college as they can vary slightly. Most application portals open in August 2025 for fall 2026 admission.