About Rolling Admissions
March 10, 2010
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In this podcast, Mike Rivera discusses the topic of “Rolling Admissions.” This term means that the college imposes no strict deadline for application submission; applicants will be accepted so long as space is available within the freshman class. While a minority of colleges follow Rolling Admissions, colleges that do offer Rolling Admissions generally will make a decision regarding a candidate within a couple of weeks after receiving the application.
Mike’s advice for students contemplating applying to a Rolling Admissions college? Don’t wait! Given these economic times and the fact that more people than ever are applying to colleges, all universities are more selective than ever. The earlier you apply, the better your chances will be for being accepted. In addition, scholarship opportunities, financial aid offers and housing are more readily available the earlier you apply and are accepted.
The benefits of applying to a Rolling Admissions college are twofold. First, you will receive a quick decision on your application thereby eliminating the stress of waiting to hear from colleges. Second, in case you are rejected from other colleges, a Rolling Admissions college may be an excellent alternative.
One word of caution. If you intend to apply to both Rolling Admissions and traditional admissions colleges, check to see when your decision needs to be made to the Rolling Admissions college. If you apply by early December to both types of institutions, and receive your acceptance from the Rolling Admissions college by the end of the year, will your decision be required prior to hearing back from the other schools to which you have applied? Make sure to check those requirements before submitting your applications.
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