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Here's a list of common college application types and their typical deadlines:

1. Regular Decision (RD)
   • Deadline: Typically January 1st or 15th
   • Notification: March to April
   • Decision Deadline: May 1st
2. Early Decision (ED)
   • Deadline: Typically November 1st or 15th
   • Notification: December
   • Binding: Yes, if accepted, you must attend and withdraw other applications
3. Early Action (EA)
   • Deadline: Typically November 1st or 15th
   • Notification: December to January
   • Binding: No, non-binding
4. Restrictive Early Action (REA) or Single-Choice Early Action (SCEA)
   • Deadline: Typically November 1st or 15th
   • Notification: December
   • Binding: No, non-binding, but you cannot apply early to other private institutions
5. Rolling Admission
   • Deadline: Varies by institution, typically from fall to spring
   • Notification: Rolling, typically within a few weeks of application submission
   • Decision Deadline: May 1st or later, depending on the school
6. Priority Admission
   • Deadline: Typically November 1st to December 1st
   • Notification: Often earlier than regular decision but can vary
   • Benefits: Priority consideration for scholarships and housing
7. Deferred Admission
   • Deadline: Application submitted by regular deadline, but the decision is deferred until later
   • Notification: Later in the admissions cycle, often March to April
   • Ideal for students who are considering Gap Year programs or a Gap Year.

These deadlines can vary by college, so it's important to check the specific dates for each institution you are interested in.

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