2026 acceptances

[Anonymous]

First timer here. I’m wondering how rolling admissions work. Does the timing depend on what major a kid selected? Or is timing dependent on the quality of the applicant? I’m seeing admissions here from schools my DC applied to, but they haven’t heard anything yet.

But ON TOPIC - this thread is awesome!! I love hearing about all these acceptances. Keep them coming and congrats to these kids!

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Anonymous wrote:First timer here. I’m wondering how rolling admissions work. Does the timing depend on what major a kid selected? Or is timing dependent on the quality of the applicant? I’m seeing admissions here from schools my DC applied to, but they haven’t heard anything yet.

But ON TOPIC - this thread is awesome!! I love hearing about all these acceptances. Keep them coming and congrats to these kids!

This really depends on the school.

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Anonymous wrote:Rolling admissions is great, except I don’t get to see my kid opening her acceptances. I suddenly get a text from her with the congratulations screenshot while she’s at school. I guess I am just a little selfish and want to be there with her when she gets the results.

Also, she shouldn’t have her phone out in class, but I think the teachers allow this for acceptances.

We got notice of acceptance through the mail yesterday. Appreciated seeing that large envelope.

Yeah, Baby!

The AU one got delivered last night!

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Anonymous wrote:First timer here. I’m wondering how rolling admissions work. Does the timing depend on what major a kid selected? Or is timing dependent on the quality of the applicant? I’m seeing admissions here from schools my DC applied to, but they haven’t heard anything yet.

But ON TOPIC - this thread is awesome!! I love hearing about all these acceptances. Keep them coming and congrats to these kids!

This really depends on the school.

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I also believe that to be the case. So don't get discouraged if ya'll haven't heard from a school already listed here.

Believe!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:University of Delaware, Arts & Sciences (Poli Sci)

The Blue Hen Coop is gettin' full of feathers!

Congrats!

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Anonymous wrote:University of Minnesota

Yay! Care to share if it’s in the running for your DC’s choice?

Hope so. We have twins who got into honors, and got merit of $30K per year for one, and $20K for the other. TBH, torn about this, Will be a financial relief for us but don't want to inhibit them in any way. Feels good to have something in hand though

Is this for Minnesota? Confirming you already heard about honors and merit so I can start obsessing lol

NVM, she just heard: $30k merit, yay!!

I wouldn’t spend 4 winters in Minnesota if they paid ME $30k/year.

Georgian who went to college there and moved back decades later (via Boston and DC most of adult life). First of all, not cool to rain on someone's parade, but also it's such a cliche to make weather comments about Minnesota. As Prince said, the cold keeps the bad people out. Winter culture is much more vibrant than you can imagine, and I got out way more in Minneapolis than I did in NOVA or Boston during the cold months. Snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, snow tubing and saunas. The Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles is magical. I never ice fished, but of course many do. We live in Europe right now and my DD debates where she wants to go in two years for college. She is top of her class, super high stats, but loves the vibe at the U. I hope PP's kid has a blast. I moved there the year of the infamous Halloween snowstorm - an amazing memory that bonds all of my dorm mates to this day.

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Anonymous wrote:First timer here. I’m wondering how rolling admissions work. Does the timing depend on what major a kid selected? Or is timing dependent on the quality of the applicant? I’m seeing admissions here from schools my DC applied to, but they haven’t heard anything yet.

But ON TOPIC - this thread is awesome!! I love hearing about all these acceptances. Keep them coming and congrats to these kids!

My kid was accepted at Louisville 3 days after applying. Just depends.

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Anonymous wrote:University of Minnesota

Yay! Care to share if it’s in the running for your DC’s choice?

Hope so. We have twins who got into honors, and got merit of $30K per year for one, and $20K for the other. TBH, torn about this, Will be a financial relief for us but don't want to inhibit them in any way. Feels good to have something in hand though

Is this for Minnesota? Confirming you already heard about honors and merit so I can start obsessing lol

NVM, she just heard: $30k merit, yay!!

I wouldn’t spend 4 winters in Minnesota if they paid ME $30k/year.

Georgian who went to college there and moved back decades later (via Boston and DC most of adult life). First of all, not cool to rain on someone's parade, but also it's such a cliche to make weather comments about Minnesota. As Prince said, the cold keeps the bad people out. Winter culture is much more vibrant than you can imagine, and I got out way more in Minneapolis than I did in NOVA or Boston during the cold months. Snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, snow tubing and saunas. The Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles is magical. I never ice fished, but of course many do. We live in Europe right now and my DD debates where she wants to go in two years for college. She is top of her class, super high stats, but loves the vibe at the U. I hope PP's kid has a blast. I moved there the year of the infamous Halloween snowstorm - an amazing memory that bonds all of my dorm mates to this day.

Some people are really truly miserable in the cold. It’s not just a matter of perspective.

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Anonymous wrote:University of Minnesota

Yay! Care to share if it’s in the running for your DC’s choice?

Hope so. We have twins who got into honors, and got merit of $30K per year for one, and $20K for the other. TBH, torn about this, Will be a financial relief for us but don't want to inhibit them in any way. Feels good to have something in hand though

Is this for Minnesota? Confirming you already heard about honors and merit so I can start obsessing lol

NVM, she just heard: $30k merit, yay!!

I wouldn’t spend 4 winters in Minnesota if they paid ME $30k/year.

Georgian who went to college there and moved back decades later (via Boston and DC most of adult life). First of all, not cool to rain on someone's parade, but also it's such a cliche to make weather comments about Minnesota. As Prince said, the cold keeps the bad people out. Winter culture is much more vibrant than you can imagine, and I got out way more in Minneapolis than I did in NOVA or Boston during the cold months. Snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, snow tubing and saunas. The Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles is magical. I never ice fished, but of course many do. We live in Europe right now and my DD debates where she wants to go in two years for college. She is top of her class, super high stats, but loves the vibe at the U. I hope PP's kid has a blast. I moved there the year of the infamous Halloween snowstorm - an amazing memory that bonds all of my dorm mates to this day.

Some people are really truly miserable in the cold. It’s not just a matter of perspective.

Sure. And some people are truly miserable in the heat and much prefer a cold climate. You couldn't pay me to spend 4 yrs. in a place like Louisiana or Florida.

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Anonymous wrote:First timer here. I’m wondering how rolling admissions work. Does the timing depend on what major a kid selected? Or is timing dependent on the quality of the applicant? I’m seeing admissions here from schools my DC applied to, but they haven’t heard anything yet.

But ON TOPIC - this thread is awesome!! I love hearing about all these acceptances. Keep them coming and congrats to these kids!

This really depends on the school.

I agree, and sometimes it is confusing. For example, I see kids posting about getting into SUNY Stony Brook but I have also heard they don’t release early?

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DS just received his first notification. Accepted to Pitt for engineering. He submitted the application on 10/18. It was really nice to have that first one be an acceptance.

Hope to hear from Minnesota soon (he loves the cold )

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Anonymous wrote:DS just received his first notification. Accepted to Pitt for engineering. He submitted the application on 10/18. It was really nice to have that first one be an acceptance.

Hope to hear from Minnesota soon (he loves the cold )

Super exciting!! One in hand certainly gives hope for the future.

Keep us posted!

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Anonymous wrote:University of Minnesota

Yay! Care to share if it’s in the running for your DC’s choice?

Hope so. We have twins who got into honors, and got merit of $30K per year for one, and $20K for the other. TBH, torn about this, Will be a financial relief for us but don't want to inhibit them in any way. Feels good to have something in hand though

Is this for Minnesota? Confirming you already heard about honors and merit so I can start obsessing lol

NVM, she just heard: $30k merit, yay!!

I wouldn’t spend 4 winters in Minnesota if they paid ME $30k/year.

Georgian who went to college there and moved back decades later (via Boston and DC most of adult life). First of all, not cool to rain on someone's parade, but also it's such a cliche to make weather comments about Minnesota. As Prince said, the cold keeps the bad people out. Winter culture is much more vibrant than you can imagine, and I got out way more in Minneapolis than I did in NOVA or Boston during the cold months. Snowshoeing, cross country and downhill skiing, snow tubing and saunas. The Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles is magical. I never ice fished, but of course many do. We live in Europe right now and my DD debates where she wants to go in two years for college. She is top of her class, super high stats, but loves the vibe at the U. I hope PP's kid has a blast. I moved there the year of the infamous Halloween snowstorm - an amazing memory that bonds all of my dorm mates to this day.

Some people are really truly miserable in the cold. It’s not just a matter of perspective.

I’m well aware but the weather comment was generally negative while we are trying to celebrate these kid’s achievements. Both Harvard and Minnesota canceled classes due to blizzards while I was a student at each (1992 ,1993 and 2002/3). I doubt PP would say “you can’t pay me X to spend winter in Cambridge”.

I just wanted to add some positive vibes to the new Gopher parent.

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Congrats to all. I know about Minnesota and Texas A&M engineering programs - very solid and fantastic locations for internships and jobs post graduation.

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Colorado State!