Some schools may send out acceptances on a specific date, while others might employ a timeframe—for example, they might say you'll receive your decision by the end of March, meaning it could arrive at any point during that month.
If you did not get a Likely Letter, fear not! Many students do not receive a letter and still get admitted in the Regular Decision round — yet rarely at Ivy Coach since most of our students submit applications during Harvard's Early Action round.
There's no standard for how long it takes colleges to send out acceptance letters, but generally, if you applied under regular decision, you can expect letters to begin arriving between mid-March and mid-April.
A typical letter of acceptance may include: A confirmation of your admission. Your course's start date and physical location. Admission or service fees payable. Scholarship or bursary information. Residence advice.
Most importantly, the Applicant Portal is where you'll view your admissions decision. Most applicants receive an email reminding them to check their portal and view their decision about 15 minutes after decisions are released.
Regular Decision candidates apply by January 1 and receive notification by the end of March.
There are three ways you'll receive your letter of acceptance: by mail, email, or on your online portal. How schools choose to tell students about their university entry will vary.
There are three ways you'll receive your letter of acceptance: by mail, email, or on your online portal. How schools choose to tell students about their university entry will vary.
To receive one is rare: Harvard College doesn't release how many likely letters it sends out, but in the past, the school has sent roughly 200 to recruited athletes and 100 to non-athletes.
There's no standard for how long it takes colleges to send out acceptance letters, but generally, if you applied under regular decision, you can expect letters to begin arriving between mid-March and mid-April.