<p>When do they come out?
April 1? If so, that is cruel.</p>
<p>They don't even guarentee April 1st. They state "Early April."</p>
<p>However, most colleges let you know in April, I think.</p>
<p>It should be right around April 1st. I think my son's (four years ago) came right on April 1 or maybe the next day.</p>
<p>April 1 at the latest or even before...because I know that the admit website is fully lauched on midnight of April 1 because that's when all the regular admits find out their decisions.</p>
<p>Can we get our decisions online?</p>
<p>We SCEA'ers couldn't get our decisions online, so I doubt RD'ers will be able to do this.</p>
<p>Then what's with the new admit website? If it's going to be launched midnight of April 1st, this suggests they might be kind enough to let us know online and not make us wait.</p>
<p>no they wont let you know online..but they'll send u their decision before that obviously by mail</p>
<p>Oh, okay. I'm just nervous...I'm looking forward to that date.</p>
<p>yea me too but I dont believe I will get in :(</p>
<p>In terms of statistics, it's not looking too good. All I can hope for is that the adcom sees that I'm more than a 1270 (one sitting) or 1290 (two different sittings) and see that I can bring many contributions to the university.</p>
<p>But hey, as long as we don't have great expectations of being accepted, when we do get the acceptance letter, it'll be a pleasant surprise.</p>
<p>is it better to apply regular decision or early action for stanford?</p>
<p>it's always better to apply early.</p>
<p>Depends on how you define "better." If you are talking about pure acceptance rates, early action is significantly higher at this time. However, the competition is also harder. Your chances might be no better for the early period, but if you know you want to go to Stanford, you'll be better off getting in early than having to wait until April, as it might save the hassle of applying elsewhere and just being stressed out.</p>
<p>Many people are in some sort of dilemma like wanting to retake SAT scores, or wait until some competition or award deadline that may be between the EA and RD deadlines. For example, if you got a very low score on the SAT, and you think Stanford will probably reject you for it, but you are confident that you can raise it significantly, you should apply RD. No point in risking the early rejection without a chance to send in new scores or awards like deferred applicants can do.</p>
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<p>The SCEA pool is a lot stronger than the RD pool; unless you're strong yourself, I wouldn't suggest going early. If you get rejected, it's for good. But if you get deferred, that's a different matter.</p>
<p>It also depends on whether Stanford is your first choice or not.</p>
<p>It shouldn't make a difference. If you're meant to get in (as in, you have the stats, the leadership, etc), you will...and if you're not, you won't. From an admissions standpoint, the advantages of applying early (by showing them committment/interest and whatnot) are in my opinion negligible.</p>
<p>...but what do i know? maybe it does make a difference...i doubt it though</p>
<p>Just keep in mind that about 50% of early applicants get rejected, and only 30% or so get deferred. Many other schools defer most of the applicants that were not accepted early, making it pretty much pointless not to apply early if you have the chance.</p>