<p>It says on the website that students receive an Early Action decision January 31. Does that mean BY the 31 or ON the 31? I applied through Questbridge and wasn't matched, so my application is supposed to be forwarded to Early Action. </p>
<p>Historically they have been sent a little early, but there are no guarantees. The website date means the decisions will be sent no later then January 31. Count on that date. If decisions are ready earlier it will be announced on Dean Js blog, Notes From Peabody, and social media.</p>
<p>They are sent all at once. I’d recommend taking a look at Dean J’s blog from January to get an idea of what to expect. Last year decisions were quite early. The previous year they were just a few days early, which I think is a more reasonable expectation (especially given the difficulties with the CApp). I’m linking January 2012 which would be two years ago. It gives a good idea of what EA timeline may look like. When an entire month is linked you are reading backwards, so scroll to the bottom and read up.
*remember RD is 1/1 so some entries will be directed at those applicants</p>