Application and financial aid deadlines at the top colleges 2022/2023

Written By Donna Meyer

We understand that there are a lot of important dates and deadlines to keep track of when applying to college. That's why we've compiled all of the important dates into one place for you.

Students should note that the dates in the table below are for the upcoming 2022/2023 application season. The table includes deadlines for Early Action, Early Decision and Regular Decision as well as the corresponding financial aid application deadline for each type of deadline.

A total of 13 of the highly selective colleges offer Early Action and an additional 6 colleges offer Restrictive Early Action, bringing the total of colleges offering non-binding early application options to a total of 19 colleges.

A total of 47 colleges amongst the 61 highly selective colleges offer one or 2 phases for binding Early Decision.

Note: Princeton University has reinstated its Restrictive Early Action program after a 2 year suspension.

Table of Application Deadlines for Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision and Financial Aid at the Highly Selective Colleges

All data obtained from college websites admissions and financial aid sections

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Donna Meyer

Donna is the founder of X Factor Admissions and the popular blog Fencing Parents , the single most important reference source for college bound fencers interested in athlete recruitment. In preparation of her sons’ applications to college, she spent years learning the intricacies of college admissions, consulted with a variety of admissions experts, and talked to admissions officers, NCAA coaches and many parents. She is a firm believer in data, and she uses it extensively to gain insight into the college admissions process. She sees that there is method in the madness.

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