Admission decisions for my early decision school are released “by Dec 15.” Does that mean I should periodically check the portal up until that date (or will I be emailed?) or will they just be released on the 15th (if the latter, what time would they be released?)? Sorry if this seems dumb, but I need to clarify when the waiting game will end!!
It means that they will release decisions sometime before or on Dec 15. Could be earlier, could be on the 15th.
Could you clarify further- if they are released in advance, will I be notified or do I have to just check the portal every 5 seconds in anticipation for the next month?
It depends on the college. Some email and state that a decision has been made on your app and to check the portal, some email your decision, some mail them etc. If your college has a portal (which it seems it does) they sometimes list how you will receive your admissions decision on the portal page but some a don’t. You may want to just keep checking the portal.
@pkchamp89 it just says this: “Admissions decisions and financial aid awards are generally released by December 15 for Early Decision” so it offers no detail whatsoever.
@jz2000 Does the admission department of that college have a Facebook or twitter account? I know some schools go to social media when they are about to release decisions and announce it there. If they do, follow them so you will know.