when are stanford decisions released
Stanford typically releases Restrictive Early Action decisions in mid-December and Regular Decision results in early April, usually around the first week of April, with exact dates varying slightly by year.
Quick Scoop: When Are Stanford Decisions Released?
- Restrictive Early Action (REA)
- Usual timing: mid-December.
* In many recent cycles, decisions have landed in the second week of December, often on a weekday afternoon Pacific Time.
* Decisions are posted in the online applicant portal, and you’ll get an email telling you to check.
- Regular Decision (RD)
- Usual timing: early April , commonly in the first week or by around April 1 at the latest.
* Some years this lines up with “Ivy Day,” when many highly selective schools release at roughly the same time in late March or very early April.
* You’ll be notified by email when your status is ready, but you need to log into the portal to see the decision.
- Typical release time of day
- Decisions are often posted around 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time (7:00 p.m. Eastern Time) for online portal updates.
- Transfer decisions
- Usually released in mid‑May for most cycles.
Mini FAQ
- Does the exact date change every year?
Yes. Stanford keeps the official date flexible and may not publicly confirm it very far in advance, but the pattern (mid‑December for REA, early April for RD) has been quite consistent.
- How should I plan the wait?
- Assume REA: second or third week of December, afternoon Pacific Time.
* Assume RD: last days of March through about April 1, again in the afternoon Pacific Time.
* Keep an eye on your email and on any official admissions updates.
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