Ivy Day 2025
You tell yourself not to check. But you do. Every few minutes, you refresh the portal, hoping for an update. You try to focus on something else—homework, a show, anything—but your mind keeps coming back to it. Ivy Day is just around the corner.
For students applying to Ivy League schools, this is the day that could shape the next four years of your life. Ivy Day traditionally takes place in late March, when most Ivy League schools release their regular decision results. While some sources predict March 27, 2025, there has been no official confirmation from the Ivy League or individual schools on a coordinated release date. Applicants should check each Ivy League school’s official admissions website for the most up-to-date announcements.
Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia—all the schools you’ve dreamed about, all the places you’ve imagined yourself walking across campus, starting your next chapter. And now, you’re just one click away from knowing where you stand.
Why Do Ivy League Schools Release Decisions on the Same Day?
No, there’s no official rule forcing the Ivies to announce together. But think of it like an unspoken agreement—no school wants to be outshined by the others. If one Ivy released decisions early, it could shift the entire applicant pool. Instead, they all hold off, waiting for the right moment to drop the news at the same time.
But did you know Ivy Day started long before college admissions portals even existed?
The History Behind Ivy Day
Ivy Day isn’t just about college decisions. At its core, it’s a deeply rooted tradition in Ivy League culture. Long before online portals, before Common App essays, Ivy Day was a ceremony—one where graduating seniors would place an ivy stone on campus grounds, marking their class’s legacy.
Each stone had a unique engraving, a symbol of achievement, and before commencement, students would gather for a procession through the grounds, reflecting on their time at the university and the graduates who came before them.
It’s a tradition that still lingers today—because getting into an Ivy League school isn’t just about an acceptance letter. It’s about joining a legacy of scholars, leaders, and innovators who have shaped history.
Hang tight—we’ll update our blog with Ivy League admissions decisions as soon as they’re released.
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