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College Application Deadlines 2025-2026: Complete Timeline

From Early Decision to Regular Decision, here are all the important college application deadlines for the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

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College Application Deadlines 2025-2026: Complete Timeline

Staying on top of application deadlines is critical for college admissions success. Here is your complete timeline for 2025-2026.

Early Action (EA) Deadlines

Most early action deadlines fall in early to mid-November. You receive decisions in December without commitment to attend.

Early Decision (ED) Deadlines

Early Decision is binding - if accepted, you must attend. Most deadlines are November 1 or 15 with decisions in mid-December.

Regular Decision (RD) Deadlines

Most regular decision deadlines fall in early January. Decisions typically arrive in March and April.

Key School Deadlines

  • Harvard: REA November 1, RD January 1
  • Columbia: ED November 1, RD January 1
  • Brown: ED November 1, RD January 5
  • Cornell: ED November 1, RD January 2
  • UC System: November 30 (strict deadline)
  • Important Tips

  • Verify current deadlines on school websites
  • Build in buffer time for technical issues
  • Track deadlines for each school carefully
  • How DeepCampus Helps

    Our application tracker helps you manage deadlines for all your target schools in one place.

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