When do direct admissions offers usually come in?

Direct admissions offers tend to roll in during the fall and early winter, right when students are knee-deep in college applications and pumpkin spice everything. Think October through January. Some schools want to be early birds and snag great students before they commit elsewhere, so the offers can feel like a surprise party you didn’t plan. Timing can vary based on the platform or program, but if you’ve filled out your profile early and your grades are looking sharp, you might hear something sooner than expected. Just don’t ditch your regular applications. Treat a direct offer as a bonus, not a reason to close your Common App tabs just yet.