SAT/ACT registrationLate summer / early fall
Register early — spots and dates fill up.
FAFSA opensOctober 1
File as early as possible for the best aid packages.
Early action / early decision deadlinesNovember 1
Most common EA/ED deadline across schools.
Regular decision deadlinesJanuary 1 – 15
Varies by school — always confirm the exact date.
Financial aid award letters arriveMarch
Compare offers before committing.
National decision dayMay 1
Deadline to commit to your chosen school.