American College Application Timeline
August 1st 2025: Common Application (Common App) opens for the 2026-2027 academic year (For students planning to attend college in August-September of 2026)
Deadline | Submission Date | Decision |
Restrictive Early Action | November 2025 | December 2025 |
Early Action | November 2025 | December 2025 |
Regular Decision | January 2026 | March/April 2026 |
Rolling Admission | Varies | Varies |
Specific dates vary by college. Make sure to monitor your college list and stay organized during this process.*