Rolling Admission

While many colleges and universities in the United States employ a rolling admission policy, very few of the most selective colleges use it. With rolling admission, students have a large window of time during which they can apply to a college or university. The application process typically opens up in the early fall, and it may continue right through the summer.

Unlike a regular admission process with a firm application deadline, rolling admission applicants are often notified of their acceptance or rejection within a few weeks of applying. A college with rolling admission typically accepts applications for as long as spaces are available.

Applicants should realize, however, that it is a mistake to view rolling admission as an excuse to put off applying to college. In many cases, applying early improves an applicant's chance of being accepted. Also, while there may be no application deadline, there typically are deadlines for scholarships, financial aid and housing. A late application may make it impossible to get any decent financial aid.

If handled wisely, rolling admission offers a student several perks:

• applicants may receive a decision long before the March or April notification period of regular admission colleges
• applying early can improve an applicant's chance of being accepted
• applying early may improve an applicant's chance of receiving a scholarship
• applying early may give an applicant first choice for housing
• some rolling admission colleges still give students until May 1 to make a decision; this allows an applicant to weigh all options
• a student who applies early and is rejected may still have time to apply to other colleges with winter deadlines
• rolling admission colleges may remain an option if a student gets rejected elsewhere; some rolling admission colleges accept applications right up until classes start

Some sample rolling admission policies:

• University of Minnesota: Application review begins September 15; priority is given to applications received by December 15; after December 15th, applications are considered on a space-available basis.
• Rutgers University: December 1st priority deadline; February 28th notification date; May 1st decision deadline; after December 1st, applications are considered on a space-available basis.
• Indiana University: November 1st priority date for merit-based scholarships; February 1st priority date for admission; April 1st deadline to be considered for admission.
• Penn State: November 30 priority date for admission
• University of Pittsburgh: Applications accepted until class is full; January 15th deadline for scholarships

(출처 : http://collegeapps.about.com/od/admissionstimeline/a/rolling.htm)

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Rolling Admissios:

While many schools have a hard deadline for applications (meaning they won't accept applications received after the deadline), colleges with rolling admissions accept applications until they've filled all the spots. The Rolling admission policy means that there is no application deadline; admission is offered on an ongoing basis to qualified students until the class is filled.
 

Rolling admissions in the college admissions process

As each application comes in, it's reviewed. Decisions are then made on a case-by-case basis and you'll usually hear back within 3-8 weeks. There are few schools that accept applications under a rolling admission policy and then send out decisions all at once. If they didn't find required number of suitable profiles they are looking for, they will continue with admissions. If they have not issued admissions to targeted number of incoming students, they will continue accepting application after deadlines (some rolling admission schools have deadlines for international students). In such cases if you are late in submitting application, you will get second chance to get in your application.
 

  

The advantages of rolling admissions:

There are some advantages to applying to colleges with rolling admissions.
If you are looking for a decision from particular school, you will probably find out the admission decision early. Based on the decision you can adjust application strategy. When you apply early you have good chances of get in. Because you won't be compared with the applicants applying in Feb or March.

The disadvantages of rolling admissions:

If you haven't applied early you have less chance of admission.

Financial Aid in Rolling Admissions:

Most of the universities with rolling admissions follow first come first served basis for the financial aid. So, apply early to get financial aid from a rolling admission school.

(출처  : http://www.msinus.com/rolling-admissions.htm)

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Rolling admission is a policy used by many colleges to admit freshmen to undergraduate programs. Many law schools in the United States also have rolling admissions policies.^[1] Under rolling admission, candidates are invited to submit their applications to the university anytime within a large window. The window is usually over six months long, and some schools do not have a previously specified end date (the window simply closes when all spots are filled). The university will then review the application and notify the applicant of their decision within a few weeks from submission.

Advantages of rolling admission[edit source | editbeta]

Rolling admission might be less stressful for students, and university admissions offices have less data to process because applications do not all flow in at the same time. Students can finish their application anytime between the summer before their senior year and midway through their senior year and can submit it at leisure, taking the time to carefully review their application and not getting anxious about a nearing deadline. The organization receives applications continuously rather than in one or two bursts and is thus able to spend more time on each application individually.

Disadvantages of rolling admission[edit source | editbeta]

Most college guidance counselors advise that students submit their application soon after the school begins to accept them as many believe that colleges look more favorably on students who apply earlier in the year. Other times, universities may underestimate the number of students who will take the offer of admission, resulting in the number of spots filling rapidly; this can lead to more-qualified applicants' being denied. This can create pressure on students who wait a little longer. Also, schools often use a first-come-first-served method to grant housing and aid to students.^[2] Applicants who believe rolling admission to mean no deadlines may miss the chance at housing or aid that they would have had if there were one set deadline.^[2]

(출처 : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolling_admission)

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Rolling Admissions and the College Process

By Brendan Conway updated on Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Part of checking out college admission requirements is learning about admission deadlines, and in doing so you may find out that some of the schools you're applying to offer rolling admissions. It might sound a bit like the "Wheel of Fortune," but it can actually put the odds in your favor when it comes to getting accepted.

While many schools have a "hard" deadline for applications (meaning they won't accept those either postmarked or received after that date), colleges with rolling admissions accept applications until they've filled all the spots in their freshman class.

Rolling admissions in the college admissions process

Some schools go this route right from the start. As each application comes in, it's reviewed. Decisions are then made on a case-by-case basis and you'll usually hear back within 4 to 8 weeks.

However, there are some schools that accept applications under a rolling admission policy and then send out decisions all at once. Depending on whether they've found the students they're looking for, they may then continue to review applications — or not.

In certain situations, schools may use rolling admissions after the normal deadline. This can happen if they haven't yet granted admission to their targeted number of incoming students, and it could offer you an unusual second chance to get your application in. If you're down to the wire and want to know if applying is still a possibility, call the school's admission office. If they're still accepting applications, get yours in ASAP!

The process that a school follows in regard to its rolling admission policy likely depends on its overall college admission requirements.

If you want to know more about how to use rolling admissions, check out our other article. 

The advantages of rolling admissions 
There are some advantages to applying to colleges with rolling admissions.

• If you've got your eye on a certain school, you can probably find out early if you've been accepted and adjust your application strategy accordingly. Keep this in mind when plotting out your overall college application plans and schedule.
• Rolling admission policies offer you some flexibility if you applied to just one school and didn't get in, or if you want to add an extra safety school to your list.
• There may also be less competition, but this depends on you. If you apply in December, the school won't wait until March to compare you with all the other applicants, and you could actually improve your chances of being accepted. Remember though, the reverse also holds true: the later you apply, the more competition there may be for fewer spots.

Click the link if you want to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of rolling admissions.

 

Financial aid and rolling admissions 
Applying to a school with rolling admissions late in the game can also impact your financial aid offer. A school's admission and aid policies are not one and the same. If you're accepted after the free money's been doled out, you could be out of luck and limited to taking out loans.

Before you apply, call your potential school and find out what aid may be available to you. Knowing what you can expect to pay can help you fine tune your list. (For that reason, this is a good idea at any time during the college admission process whether you apply under "regular," rolling, or early admission.) To find out more about how financial aid and rolling admissions interact, follow the link.

No restrictions with rolling admissions 
Unlike some early application policies, you're not restricted from applying to other schools when you apply to one with rolling admissions. In addition, some schools may not require you to make your final decision until May 1, under a practice known as the Candidates Reply Date Agreement (CRDA).

If you're not applying to a CRDA school, the college may request your commitment before May 1, and possibly force you into making a decision before you hear from other schools. Make sure you'll be granted a delay, in the event that you need one; don't be afraid to request this kind of college admissions assistance. You don't want to be forced into committing to a school further down your list when you haven't yet heard from your top choices.

(출처 : http://www.petersons.com/college-search/rolling-admissions-college-process.aspx)

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Which Colleges and Universities Offer Late and Rolling Admission?

For a list of schools who offer late and rolling admissions, visit Peterson’s list of late and rolling deadline schools.

What is Rolling Admission?

Some colleges and universities offer students the option of applying under the Rolling Admission process.

This type of admission allows students to apply to college anytime during their senior year of high school and sometimes until college classes begin in the fall.

With this type of admission the applicant is notified of acceptance or denial within a few weeks of applying. Under this type of admission the applicants are accepted until all spots are filled in the program.

What are the Benefits of Applying Rolling Admission?

• Applying early can increase your chances of getting accepted.
• Applying early may increase your chances of getting a good financial aid package.
• Applying early can help you qualify for certain scholarships.
  
• Applying early may qualify you for the best housing options.
  
• You can receive a decision much earlier than regular admission.
• You can apply to other colleges and make a final decision later in the year.
• There is less pressure to meet application deadlines.

 

What Are the Disadvantages of Applying Rolling Admission?

• You may get denied because all of the available spaces are filled.
• If you wait to apply, you may not qualify for housing or financial aid.
  
• You may miss out on scholarships and grants.

(출처 : http://www.collegeresourcenetwork.com/college-planning/admissions/rolling-admission/)