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Admissions Timeline

November 15, 2011

Early Decision I applications must be submitted (postmarked). Applicants will be notified within one month of early decision date.

January 9, 2012

Enrollment Deposits Due for students admitted through Early Decision I.

January 17, 2012

Early Decision II applications must be submitted (postmarked). Applicants will be notified within one month of early decision date.

January 17, 2012

Regular Decision Applications should be filed; applications postmarked after January 15 will be reviewed and considered on a space-available basis.

Late March, 2012

Regular Decision Applicants' admissions decisions and financial aid awards announced.

April 21, 2012

Admitted Student Day

May 1, 2012

Enrollment Deposits Due for students admitted through Regular Decision.

Important Note: If applying for financial aid, the deadline for submitting the CSS PROFILE for Early Decision I is November 15, 2011. For Early Decision II and Regular Decision, the deadline is January 15, 2012.