<p>Last year around this time some applicants had this on their application status page:
Decision Period: REG: Mail Early
these were the people who got early notification
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/macalester-college/304087-what-does-mean-status-site.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/macalester-college/304087-what-does-mean-status-site.html</a></p>
<p>so does anyone have this?</p>
<p>just checked, don't have it.</p>
<p>it seems those who received early letters last year either mailed their applications early (mid decemberish) or were particularly strong and noteworthy applicants.</p>
<p>i mailed my app mid december, and my status says Decision Period: REG</p>
<p>yea, i just have a REG too.</p>
<p>My decision period is REG too. But I wouldn't worry about it. The site isn't really for early notification, only to check whether you have your stuff in.</p>