hey guys. this seems like a stupid question, but do they begin to review our application even if our ACT haven’t yet been received? I’m curious now because of the apparent lack of updating that occurs in the application portal.
They will usually not review your file until it shows as complete.
My post above wasn’t clear. It should hopefully not take 3 weeks to confirm (update) that an application is complete (vs still showing as missing scores).
When my s called (several times) when his file was still showing as incomplete, the first response was to give it more time (sounds similar to what the poster above was told). He did, and when it still showed that, he called again. Finally someone walked downstairs in the admissions office and discovered there were in fact 2 files started on him, both listed as incomplete. They merged the files and the rest is history 
Now granted this was several years ago and they likely have better computer metrics to catch these things. But in his case it was partially his fault. He’d started to fill out the personal Tulane quick application but then decided to use the common app (or it might have been the universal app back then) so they had 2 separate files. SO, all things considered, if its been over 3 weeks and the file still shows as incomplete, I’d politely check back in with them to see if they have what the need and to confirm that the application is complete.
Hey all! I am a long time lurker, but I submitted my Tulane app (go prospective class of 2021!)
Anyways, I just wanna say that I am eagerly awaiting results… I applied EA, so hopefully they might send out decisions a lil sooner than last year… I just want to know, you know!
Also, does anyone know if an email will be sent out if your admission decision is ready, or will you just have to keep checking the application portal? Also, since they are using Gibson differently this year, does that mean we would only get a Gibson account if we are admitted because I haven’t gotten an email, yet! About decisions – will they be posted on there or on Gibson?
Good luck to all!
My daughter’s admissions counselor said you check the application portal for your decision. Gibson portal is for financial aid if you are admitted.
@chimley in previous year i know they used gibson for admission decisions, but ive heard from a lot of people that that is not the case for this year. apparently we have to keep checking the portal they already gave us! also i heard we would hear admission decisions around the 25th (which is today!) so hopefully everyone gets their decisions soon and good luck!!
@msmnola77 Where’d you hear that? I just heard before December 12.
If anyone does start hearing today, please post! We’re all dying to know when decisions have started rolling out! Good Luck Everyone!!
@JPGator98 well i looked at previous years and the first rounds of decisions were almost released around the 24th
@fallenchemist, DD can’t apply EA due to REA rule at another school, she is planning on applying RD at Tulane. Would her chance for merit scholarship reduced as a RD rather than EA applicant?
If she is a very strong candidate, then her merit chances are probably similar. I do think at the lower ends of the range, there is the possibility that merit aid gets tougher towards the end if enrollment is strong from the early rounds, which it has been several years in a row now.
@msmnola77 sneaky
Are the decisions that are being released just ED or EA as well?
ED and EA should be released at similar times, although the latest date for ED is Dec. 15 and EA is Dec. 20.
I spoke with my admissions counselor and with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and they told me that they will be releasing EA and ED decisions in batches every Friday after 5pm central. So it looks like admissions might start coming out this coming Friday! Crossing my fingers!
@collegehopeful33 I feel like they are too, especially because the first decisions (reported on here) came out on October 28th last year…and this Friday is October 28th.
That is so exciting!! I have been obsessively checking the application portal… I guess I should just wait until Friday!
Honestly it is so surreal after watching others post admission decisions and watching all the people above me talk about and go to college and get accepted and denied… it is wild that we are all in this stage now!
I know what you mean. I’ve already heard back from 3 of my schools but I am really anxious about Tulane so unfortunately those other acceptances were sort of an afterthought haha. I may have a heart attack if my decision isn’t rolled out on Friday and I have to continue playing the waiting game!
Thats great that you have already gotten 3 other acceptances! That is so early too! I mean even if you dont get into Tulane, while it would be really sad, at least you are college bound.
What are the other 3 you have already heard back from, if you dont mind me asking!
@chimley ive been checking like every five minutes ! tulane is the only school ive applied to