The National Candidates Reply Date was established to ensure that students can consider – without penalty from any college – all of their admission, financial aid and/or scholarship offers. (Since most students don’t have all this information available from all their colleges until March or April, the May 1 deadline gives students some breathing room to make good, informed decisions.)
If you feel that you’re being pressure by a college to make a commitment before May 1, please contact us for guidance on your rights and responsibilities as a college applicant.
