What is the point of rolling admissions?

The idea behind rolling admissions is that it offers a large application window for students — sometimes six months or longer — and that colleges respond to applicants as the applications come in instead of waiting until after a particular deadline (although sometimes rolling admissions periods do have deadlines).

What is the difference between rolling and regular admission?

Regular decision schools hold all applications and then make admissions decisions all in one big pile. Rolling admissions accepts or rejects students as they receive their applications. (Students can still be waitlisted under rolling admissions.)

How long does it take for rolling admissions?

“If an applicant completes their application after November 1 of their senior year, they will typically have an admission decision within six to eight weeks.” Wielgus says the average turnaround time for rolling admissions decisions by colleges is about four to six weeks.

What does on a rolling basis mean?

Let’s say you applied for a new job and the people say they will let you know on a rolling basis. This expression usually means they will make a decision about your acceptance and they will let you know about their decision a short time after your application and/or interview.

What is rolling intake for college?

Rolling intake means “first come, first serve”. Instead of reviewing the total pool of applications after the deadlines, schools will review applications as they receive them. For schools with rolling intake, you should apply as early as you can (the number of available spots decreases over time).

What does rolling admission mean for college applications?

Well, some colleges do just that. Rather than having a fixed application deadline, these schools open up a period of time for you to submit your application. Rolling admission doesn’t mean you won’t have any timeline, though.

What are some common misconceptions about rolling admissions?

A misconception of rolling admissions is that, because the deadlines are more lenient, the schools will automatically accept students. This isn’t necessarily true, as rolling admissions colleges are looking at applications and accepting applicants as they receive them.

When should I submit my rolling applications?

Submit rolling applications first. Rolling admission colleges begin taking applications as early as July and continue as late as April. Your chances of admission will be much stronger early on when there are more spaces left to fill, so it’s a smart idea to submit your rolling applications before working on your regular decision apps.