What's with this May 1 acceptance date?

Parents Forum
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<p>We're going to be visiting colleges until the last minute. Do we need to mail a decision several days before May 1 to arrive on May 1 or is it the postmark as in the application process?</p>

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<p>My son waited until the very end to make his decision so I emailed & called the college at the same time as mailing the check to let them know it was coming. If there is postcard or registration form to send in, I'd also suggest faxing it. Maybe that's obsessive on my part.... but the college knew in no uncertain terms that the check was coming.</p>

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<p>It's the postmark date that counts. Some of my S's acceptance letters even say explicitly "postmarked by May 1".</p>

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<p>Double check with your schools, but in our experience, the postmark date was what mattered.</p>

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<p>3 at 8:39!</p>

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<p>Thanks,</p>

<p>I will double check with the schools, but this is helpful.</p>

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<p>many will also accept faxes...but do check. Luckily April 30th is on Monday.</p>

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<p>Some schools require a deposit in their hands by May 1st. Call and ask.</p>