Regular Decision and ED II Deadlines for College (2022-23)

In November, many first-year college students submitted applications for the Early Action/Early Decision round of admissions with hopes of gaining early entry into their dream school. If you were one of the students who submitted this round, then hang tight. You’ll be notified either way by December 15, or shortly thereafter. If you gained acceptance, then congratulations! If you didn’t, don’t fret. There are many schools who have a second round of Early Decision, ED II. Note: like ED I, ED II is binding, so only apply if you’re serious about attending. Students who are able to apply in this second round of Early Decision will be notified by mid-February, ahead of the Regular Decision applicants in March/April. 

If your dream school doesn’t have a second round of Early Decision, you still have time to apply in the Regular Decision round. This means you still have a chance to apply, so get those applications ready. 

Below, we have compiled a list of schools our students commonly apply to. Click the name of the school to find the applications page. Be sure to make a note of the deadline and make sure to submit your materials on or before that date.

University	Regular Decision Application Deadline	ED II Deadline
Amherst University	January 3	N/A
Brown University	January 5	N/A
Columbia University	January 1	N/A
Cornell University	January 2	N/A
Dartmouth College	January 3	N/A
Duke University	January 3	N/A
Georgetown	January 10	N/A
Harvard University	January 1	N/A
Massachusetts Institute of Technology	January 5	N/A
Middlebury College	January 3	January 3
Northwestern University	January 3	N/A
Pomona College	January 8	January 8
Princeton University	January 1	N/A
Stanford University	January 5	N/A
University of Chicago	January 3	January 3
University of Michigan	February 1	N/A
University North Carolina	January 15	N/A
University of Pennsylvania	January 5	N/A
University of Virginia	January 5	N/A
Williams College	January 9	N/A
Yale University	January 2	N/A

If your student would like any assistance with a deferment, ED II, or Regular Decision applications, please don't hesitate to reach out. College applications require a lot of work, but they don't have to be so stressful! Ivy Link advisors are well trained in helping students get over the finish line without getting overwhelmed, and are dedicated to maximizing their chances at admissions. Whether your student is still working on the essays, or their applications just need some finishing touches, we are here to help.