Super detailed 2023 US undergraduate application timeline, please remember the key nodes!

Date：2022-05-16   Author：admin

The countdown to April means that the application season for the 2022Fall intake is coming to an end. It is believed that the highly competitive application situation this year will surely lead many applicants to have a new assessment of the future application trend.


For students who are aiming for the 2023Fall intake, it's time to start meticulously planning their time and fully preparing for the 2023 application!

Below, Senior Xiao E has listed some requirements and plans for applying to American undergraduate programs for the students. I hope it can be of some help to you

Requirements for undergraduate applications in the United States


The requirements for applicants to undergraduate programs at American universities can be divided into two categories: hard skills and soft skills.

01. Apply for hard power

High school average grade (GPA)

Language proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS or other language tests recognized by the school

International course students: Corresponding international course grades

American college entrance examinations: SAT or ACT

Preparatory course examination: AP score

02. Apply for soft power

Scientific research activities

Competition activities

Extracurricular activities such as sports and art

Volunteer activities, public welfare activities, community services, etc

Personal ability

Essential Information: All extracurricular activities That are Beneficial for applying to American Universities are bonus Points!

Although the crucial time point is the senior year of high school when students are officially preparing for the application, before the official application begins, that is, during the first and second years of high school, students must first complete the following four preparatory tasks.

Try to ensure that your academic performance at school ranks among the top and strive for a high GPA.

2. Prepare for the TOEFL /SAT exam and achieve a decent score. Note that the exam is only valid for two years, so it's best to take it in your second year of high school.

3. Participate in extracurricular activities, various competitions, fun events, become a leader or make significant contributions to enrich your resume.

4. During winter and summer vacations, based on one's own strength, selectively participate in valuable international exchange visits, academic-related scientific research projects, etc.

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American undergraduate application planning


The 2022 US undergraduate application season has basically come to an end. Looking back over the past few years, every year people have been complaining that "this year is the most difficult application season in history."

However, after bidding farewell to one "toughest application season", another "toughest application season" has arrived. It seems that every year is difficult. If students cooperate with professional teachers in advance and plan the timeline step by step, they will be able to apply officially with ease and confidence!

Senior Xiao E has sorted out a rough plan for the 2022-23 application season for everyone's reference. Students enrolling in 2023 can save it!

2023 US undergraduate Application timeline

From January to May 2022

American undergraduate programs pay great attention to students' extracurricular activity experiences. Students can extend their existing activities to enhance their comprehensive qualities such as leadership, time management skills, and academic abilities.

Make every effort to prepare for the standardized tests and achieve excellent results.

Contact the recommender

June to August 2022

schools and make subsequent arrangements based on the different requirements of each school.

Start writing the application documents. Different schools have different requirements for the documents, which requires a certain amount of time and careful preparation.

CommonApp and UC application systems are now open for applications. You can start communicating with your recommenders to ensure they complete the recommendation letters before the deadline.

September to October 2022

Finalize the main application documents. The application deadlines for most US undergraduate programs are around November 1st. Within these two months, it is necessary to complete the finalization of the EA/ED application documents as soon as possible.

Prepare application materials and supplementary documents.

November and December 2022

Applications for Early Decision (ED) and Early Decision (EA) should be submitted. Most schools close their applications on November 1st, while UC universities close their applications on November 30th (refer to 2021).

Prepare for the interview in December, and the early decision (ED) results will be announced in mid-December. Most American schools release the first round of EA/ED results. Students who haven't submitted their applications need to make the final revisions to their application materials.

Submit RD and ED2 applications.

January-february 2023

The ED2 result is out.

The regular application for the school has closed! Be sure to clearly understand the specific deadlines of the target school to avoid any omissions or other issues.

March to May 2023

The RD results are out.

Choose a school to accept the offer and submit the deposit.

The above is the general process of applying for undergraduate programs in the United States. From the timeline, it can be seen that time becomes tight starting from April. If you haven't started preparing yet, you will need to make some choices in your time arrangement.

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Xiao E said


It is worth noting that application is a comprehensive matter. What schools want to see is a group of individuals with distinct personalities. Each student has her own interests, hobbies and areas of expertise. Therefore, parents can also start from their children's actual interests to cultivate their abilities.

American admissions officers hope to recruit students who are well-rounded yet individualized. Although the preparation and application for studying abroad is a long and complex process, which requires students to complete some challenging exams or handle very trivial matters, Senior Sister Xiao E particularly reminds everyone that as long as you have the idea of studying abroad, the earlier you start preparing, the better.

For the students of the class of 2026, if you still have hope for your dream school, those on the waiting list can still make an effort. You still have a chance to be regularied.

For the current students in their first and second years of high school, the excitement belongs to others. What they need to do now is to work hard and go all out, and inspire themselves with the lessons learned from this year's application situation.

Applying for undergraduate programs in the United States is a very difficult "narrow bridge". No one can take chances. One should strive hard for their dream school.

Because the application deadlines of various universities in the United States are slightly different, the application process for the US is relatively long. Applicants must closely monitor the deadlines of their dream schools, make early plans, and strive to improve their grades and enrich their activity resumes. Do not miss the golden preparation time and important nodes to start "rescue" before the application!

What students should do is to make early preparations and take it seriously, which is the right way.

Finally, if you have any questions about studying for an undergraduate degree in the United States, you can consult Yisiboluo. Scan the code to add the wechat of Senior Sister Xiao E. Professional consultant teachers will provide you with one-on-one free consultation. Yisiboluo will help you seize the opportunity and get an offer from your dream school!