| University of PittsburghOfficial source |
Program |
Guaranteed Admissions Program in Occupational TherapyBefore RD |
Oct 1 |
OTCAS application due no later than Oct 1. |
| Penn State University ParkOfficial source |
Program |
Accelerated Premedical-Medical Program (with Sidney Kimmel Medical College)Before RD |
Oct 13 |
Complete application, SKMC supplemental questions, resume, STARS and SAT (1470+) or ACT (32+) from a single sitting due Oct 13, 2026; late or incomplete files are not considered. Interviews in January, offers mid-February. |
| University of PittsburghOfficial source |
Program |
Guaranteed Admissions Program in MedicineBefore RD |
Oct 15 (supplement Nov 1) |
Apply to Pitt on or before Oct 15 and submit the supplemental application by Nov 1; SAT 1500 or ACT 34 minimum and test-optional applicants are ineligible. |
| Seton Hall UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Pirates Pitch competitionBefore RD |
Oct 23 |
Stillman School of Business pitch competition for high school students awards scholarships up to $2,000 renewable. |
| Howard UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Last test dates consideredBefore RD |
October test for EA/ED; December test for RD |
Only official scores count and only through the October test date for EA/ED and the December test date for RD; later scores are not considered, which matters for test required joint degree applicants. |
| Washington and Lee UniversityOfficial source |
Interview |
On-campus and virtual interviewsBefore RD |
Oct 31 |
Staff interviews, on campus or virtual, close Oct 31 of senior year; alumni interviews run Oct 1 to Jan 15. Only one interview. |
| Allegheny CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Early Decision Trustee Scholarship guaranteeBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
ED applicants are guaranteed at least $44,000 per year in Trustee Scholarship, with top awards of $45,000, plus perks like early registration and room choice. |
| Allegheny CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
CAPA arts scholarships (dance, film, music, studio art, theatre) |
Nov 1 |
Separate application with portfolio or audition and an interview; priority deadline Nov 1, 2026 and final deadline Feb 1, 2027 for Fall 2027. Up to $2,000, and students may apply for only one. |
| American UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Sakura Scholars (AU and Ritsumeikan joint degree)Before RD |
Nov 1 (ED I); Dec 1 (others) |
ED I applicants must submit the Sakura application by Nov 1; EA, ED II and RD applicants by Dec 1. |
| Bucknell UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Bucknell scholarship application |
Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 10 (ED II, RD) |
Arts Merit, Community Engagement Scholars ($20,000/yr), Mathematics Scholars ($20,000/yr), PwC ($20,000/yr) and Community College Scholars require a separate scholarship application due with the admission application. Dean's, Engineering, Management and Malesardi merit awards need only the admission application. |
| Bucknell UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts Merit Scholarship portfolio |
Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 10 (ED II, RD) |
Art and design, dance, film/media and theatre applicants complete the Arts Merit application and upload portfolio materials in the admissions portal by the round deadline; finalists are invited to interview or audition. Awards $2,500 to $20,000/yr. |
| Bucknell UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music audition (majors) |
Nov 1 (ED); Jan 10 (RD form) |
ED applicants schedule a weekday audition between Oct 1 and Nov 1, 2026 and submit the Music Audition Form two weeks ahead; RD applicants submit the form by Jan 10, 2027 for invited auditions on Feb 6 or Feb 13, 2027. |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Switching from RD to ED |
Nov 1 |
RD applicants who want to switch to ED must email the Office of Admission by Nov 1; ED applicants may apply to only one college. |
| Drew UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
BA/MD with Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Seven year BA/MD (3 years at Drew, 4 at Rutgers NJMS); applications are due no later than Nov 1 of senior year, open to U.S. citizens who meet test score and academic requirements. Participants receive $35,000 per year in Drew scholarships for the three Drew years. |
| George Mason UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
The Honors College application deadline is Nov 1; later applicants are considered on a space-available basis. |
| George Mason UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
University Scholars (full tuition)Before RD |
Nov 1 |
About 20 University Scholars receive full tuition for four years; they are chosen from Honors College invitees based on the application and Honors essay, with no separate application. |
| George Mason UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priorityBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Early Action by Nov 1 gives priority consideration for Honors College, University Scholars, and merit-based scholarships. |
| George Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid applications |
Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 5 (ED II, RD) |
Aid deadlines match the admission deadlines. |
| Gettysburg CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid (FAFSA, CSS Profile) |
Nov 1 (ED I); Nov 15 (EA); Jan 20 (ED II); Jan 15 (RD) |
Aid deadlines by round; no year shown. Merit scholarships range from $30,000 to $52,000/yr. |
| Howard UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
BS/MD, BS/DDS and BA/JD joint degrees |
Nov 1 (EA/ED) or Feb 1 (RD) |
Test optional policy does not apply: SAT/ACT scores are required. BS/MD and BS/DDS applicants also submit a program specific essay in the Common App Writing section by the application deadline. |
| Howard UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Theatre Arts performance (Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre)Before RD |
Nov 1 |
Performance applicants must apply by Nov 1 and submit a recorded audition plus attend a live audition; non-performance theatre applicants may apply by Feb 1. |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Peabody/JHU Double DegreeBefore RD |
Nov 1 (ED); Dec 1 (RD Peabody application) |
Double Degree applicants must file a separate Peabody application with prescreening and auditions; the RD Peabody application is due Dec 1, a month before the Jan 2 JHU deadline, and you must be admitted to both. |
| Lehigh UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid application |
Nov 1 (ED I); Jan 1 (ED II); Jan 15 (RD) |
ED I aid application is due the same day as the admission application. |
| Monmouth UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Fee waiver by Nov 1 |
Nov 1 |
The $60 application fee is waived for applications submitted by Nov 1. |
| New Jersey Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
Accelerated BS/MD, BS/DMD, OD and MD partnersBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
3+4 programs with Rutgers NJ Medical School (min 1490 SAT or 33 ACT), Rutgers Dental (1410/30), SUNY Optometry (1410/30) and others are due Nov 1. |
| Princeton UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Graded Written Paper |
Nov 1 (SCEA); Jan 1 (RD) |
Princeton requires a graded written paper due with the application, an extra item many families overlook. |
| Rowan UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
3+4 BS/MD and BS/DOBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Accelerated medical programs are due Nov 1 and open only to first-time, full-time first-year students. |
| Rowan UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
3+2 BS/PABefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Accelerated physician assistant program is due Nov 1. |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
Accelerated Pre-Medicine, Rutgers NJMS BS/MD (3+4)Before RD |
Nov 1 |
Must apply Regular Decision with all materials and official SAT/ACT scores by Nov 1 (test required; minimum 1400 SAT or 32 ACT in one sitting, tests completed before Nov 1). Requires a pre-med essay, healthcare resume and supplemental form; invitation only interviews at Stevens then NJMS; decision by Apr 1. |
| Swarthmore CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid (CSS Profile, FAFSA, IDOC) |
Nov 1 (QuestBridge); Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 4 (ED II, RD) |
Meeting these dates gets the aid decision with the admission decision. Full tax returns with schedules plus W-2s/1099s go through IDOC. |
| The College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Program |
7-year BS/MD and optometryBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Seven-year medical and optometry programs are due Nov 1, are not offered through ED or EA, and require SAT or ACT scores. |
| Towson UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarships and Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Application, fee, and official transcript must be in by the EA deadline (Nov 1 per the deadlines page) to be considered for merit scholarships and the Honors College. |
| University of DelawareOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA required) |
Honors consideration requires applying Early Action with all materials by Nov 1; later applicants are considered space available only. Honors invitations by Jan 31. |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Automatic merit scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
UMBC says to apply for admission by Nov 1, 2026 for automatic merit scholarship consideration, so RD applicants miss it. |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College priority decision |
Nov 1 |
Answer yes to the Honors College question in the Common App member section and complete a writing supplement; priority deadline Nov 1, regular Feb 1. |
| University of Maryland, College ParkOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Banneker/Key, President's and Dean's ScholarshipsBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA) |
Complete application and materials by the Nov 1 Early Action deadline for automatic merit review; no separate application. Banneker/Key candidates come from Honors College admits, with semifinalist interviews late Feb to early Mar. |
| University of Maryland, College ParkOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College, College Park Scholars and living-learning programsBefore RD |
Nov 1 (EA) |
Applicants who apply by Nov 1 Early Action are automatically considered for invitation; no separate application. |
| University of PennsylvaniaOfficial source |
Program |
Coordinated dual degree and specialized programs |
Nov 1 (ED); Jan 5 (RD) |
Huntsman, LSM, NHCM and VIC require one extra essay and M&T and VIPER require two, due with the application; ED applicants may apply ED to the program only or also to a single-degree fallback, and Huntsman admits no transfers. |
| University of VirginiaOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts portfolios |
Nov 1 (ED/EA) or Jan 5 (RD) |
Optional arts portfolios must be received by the application deadline for the chosen round and follow departmental guidelines. |
| Villanova UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Health affiliation programs (Penn Dental, Drexel Optometry and others)Before RD |
Nov 1 (EA required) |
Applicants must apply Early Action by Nov 1. |
| Villanova UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial assistance |
Nov 1 (EA, ED I); Jan 15 (ED II, RD) |
Aid priority dates match the application deadlines. |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
University scholarship deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Fall 2027 applicants who apply by Nov 1, 2026 are considered for university-level scholarships. |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Honors Guaranteed Admission ProgramsBefore RD |
Nov 1 |
Guaranteed admission paths in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, PT, OT, nursing and other health fields require the second half of the Honors application with supporting documents by Nov 1; test scores are required. |
| Virginia TechOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Stamps Scholarship (Honors College)Before RD |
Nov 1 (EA required) |
Only Early Action applicants who indicate Honors College interest are considered; applicants after the EA deadline cannot be considered. Note the Honors College page lists EA as Nov 15 while the admissions page lists Nov 1, so use Nov 1 to be safe. |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Architecture, Art and Design portfolios |
Nov 2 (ED); Jan 11 (RD) |
Portfolio required; Design includes a 90-second About Me video. BXA Design is not available through ED. |
| Princeton UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Optional Arts Supplement |
Nov 6 (SCEA); Jan 8 (RD) |
Optional arts supplement is due a few days after the application deadline in each round. |
| University of PennsylvaniaOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid for award at admission |
Nov 6 (ED); Feb 5 (RD) |
CSS Profile, FAFSA and parent tax returns (uploaded to Penn's portal, not IDOC) are due Nov 6 for ED to receive an award with the decision. |
| Gettysburg CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Sunderman Conservatory audition |
Nov 7 (ED I); Dec 12 (EA); Jan 23 (ED II); Feb 6 (RD) |
In-person auditions Nov 9, 2026, Dec 12, 2026, Jan 23, 2027 and Feb 6, 2027, or recordings by the round dates shown; ED and EA candidates should audition in November or December. Conservatory scholarships ($8,000 to $52,000/yr) require an audition. |
| Princeton UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Princeton Financial Aid Application |
Nov 9 (SCEA); Feb 1 (RD) |
Princeton's own financial aid application is due Nov 9 for SCEA applicants and Feb 1 for RD. |
| American UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile and FAFSA by plan |
Nov 15 (EA, ED I); Feb 1 (ED II); Feb 15 (RD) |
Both forms must be completed by these dates for need based aid consideration. |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid preferred deadline |
Nov 15 (ED); Feb 15 (RD) |
FAFSA and CSS Profile preferred deadlines. Date from 2025-26 page. |
| Dickinson CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
$20,000 Early Decision ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II) |
Starting with the class of 2031 (fall 2027 entry), students admitted ED receive a guaranteed minimum $20,000 annual scholarship; it does not stack with other merit or need-based aid. RD applicants are not eligible. |
| Drexel UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
BA/BS+MD Early AssuranceBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
All materials plus the College of Medicine Supplemental Application due Nov 15 (EA or RD only, not ED). Requires official SAT 1420+ or ACT 32+, 3.5 GPA and four years of lab science; invited applicants interview virtually Feb to Mar. |
| Franklin & Marshall CollegeOfficial source |
Other rule |
F&M Experience Fund (ED I only)Before RD |
Nov 15 (ED I) |
Students who enroll through ED I receive a $1,000 F&M Experience Fund for experiential learning beginning sophomore year. |
| George Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
B.A./B.S.-M.D. ProgramBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Due Nov 15 and not open to ED applicants (apply RD to Columbian College); SAT or ACT required (ACT Science required), one program essay; 20 to 30 students interviewed on campus. |
| Hampton UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Hampton University Merit Scholarship ($10,000 to $25,000)Before RD |
Nov 15 |
Must complete the admission application by the Early Action deadline with at least a 3.5 unweighted GPA and SAT 1000 or ACT 22; test-optional applicants are not eligible. Awards are rolling until funds run out, letters typically from late December. |
| James Madison UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Dingledine ScholarshipBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
To be considered, students must apply Early Action and complete the Dingledine-Bluestone Scholarship application in the Madison Scholarships Hub by Nov 15. |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid (ED I) |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II and RD) |
Financial aid application due Nov 15 for ED I and Jan 15 for ED II and RD. |
| Lafayette CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Posse Scholarship (NYC, DC)Before RD |
Nov 15 (ED I required) |
Posse nominees must apply Early Decision I and file the FAFSA by the ED I deadline. |
| Loyola University MarylandOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing (BSN) early deadlineBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Nursing applicants must apply by Nov 15 through ED I or EA; later applications are considered only if space remains. |
| Penn State University ParkOfficial source |
Honors |
Schreyer Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
Separate Schreyer application with an 800 word essay, short answers and two recommendation letters; both the Penn State and Schreyer applications with all documents are due Nov 15. |
| Saint Joseph's UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Corpus Christi Scholarship (art majors)Before RD |
Nov 15 |
Application for admission by the early deadline of Nov 15 is preferred; FAFSA required. |
| Seton Hall UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Seton Hall Bethany: Nov 15 filingBefore RD |
Nov 15 |
For maximum consideration for this award, file the FAFSA and admission application by Nov 15. |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile and FAFSA by plan |
Nov 15 (ED I); Dec 15 (EA); Jan 5 (ED II, RD) |
Aid forms are due shortly after each application deadline; Accelerated Pre-Med applicants file by Jan 5. |
| University of Mary WashingtonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Washington and Alvey Scholars (full ride)Before RD |
Nov 15 |
Considered automatically, but the admission application must be submitted by Nov 15 for early consideration. |
| University of ScrantonOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and DPT (guaranteed seat)Before RD |
Nov 15 |
Scranton lists these as its most competitive majors and strongly encourages applicants to apply Early Action for them. |
| Virginia Military InstituteOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Priority Merit Scholarship (Institute Merit, Peay Merit)Before RD |
Nov 15 |
Separate merit scholarship application opens Aug 1; priority deadline Nov 15 with decisions Dec 15; regular merit deadline Feb 15. |
| Washington and Lee UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Art and music portfolio |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) |
Art and music portfolios follow the supplemental materials deadline; RD materials are due Feb 1, 2027. |
| William & MaryOfficial source |
Financial aid |
ED financial aid estimate |
Nov 15 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 1 (RD) |
FAFSA and CSS Profile priority dates for a financial aid estimate; final dates are Dec 12 (ED I) and Mar 1 (ED II and RD). |
| The College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music audition |
Nov 19 |
Music auditions are required: Nov 19 for ED applicants, Mar 15 for RD. |
| Susquehanna UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Campus Visit GrantBefore RD |
Nov 21 |
Fall 2027 first-year students who visit campus between Jan 5 and Nov 21, 2026 receive $2,000 per year. |
| Drexel UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
CSS Profile |
Nov 25 (ED, EA); Feb 1 (RD) |
CSS Profile is required for institutional need based aid; missing it can affect admission decisions for applicants who indicated they want aid. |
| Swarthmore CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Virtual alumni interview requestsBefore RD |
late Nov (requests close) |
Date from 2025-26 page: requests for virtual alumni interviews closed Nov 28, 2025, well before the Jan 4 RD deadline. Interviews are optional; check the interview portal for this cycle's cutoff. |
| Allegheny CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Allegheny Referral ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
$1,000 per year if an alum, student, employee, parent or trustee refers the student; the referral form and application must be in by Dec 1 of senior year. |
| American UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Special Academic Programs (Honors, Lincoln Scholars, Global Scholars, Politics Policy and Law Scholars, Public Health Scholars)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Separate essays submitted in the Future Eagle Portal after the Common App, due Dec 1 even for RD applicants (RD deadline Jan 15); later submissions get lower priority. |
| American UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
AU Emerging Global Leader ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Requires the Common App and the EGL scholarship application in the Future Eagle Portal by Dec 1. |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Drama and School of MusicBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Drama and Music require a separate application, prescreen or portfolio by Dec 1 and are not available through ED. |
| Monmouth UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
BSN, 3+3 PA, 3+3 OTD, 4+2 SLPBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Nursing and accelerated health programs are due Dec 1; decisions Feb 1 (BSN) or Feb 15 (others). |
| Morgan State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Troy E. Quinn AwardBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Up to $6,000 per year; apply by Dec 1 for best consideration, later applicants considered pending funding. |
| Muhlenberg CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
$2,000 Early Application GrantBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Muhlenberg's Early Decision page says a $2,000 Early Application Grant is available to students who apply before Dec 1, which an RD applicant would miss. |
| Penn State University ParkOfficial source |
Other rule |
Recommended submission deadline |
Dec 1 |
Penn State is rolling but recommends submitting all applications by Dec 1; EA by Nov 1 gives a decision by Dec 24. |
| Rowan UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
BSN nursingBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Nursing applications are due Dec 1 with all materials by Dec 15. |
| Rutgers University-New BrunswickOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Honors and merit scholarships |
Dec 1 |
Must apply no later than Dec 1, 2026 to be considered for honors and merit-based scholarships; applications after that date are not considered. |
| Salisbury UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
BFA portfolio (SlideRoom) |
Dec 1 |
BFA applicants submit portfolios through SlideRoom, with review deadlines of Dec 1 or Mar 1. |
| The College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Program |
4+3 DPT and 4+2 speech pathologyBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Physical therapy and speech pathology combined programs are due Dec 1 (fall only). |
| University of DelawareOfficial source |
Program |
NursingBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Nursing applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Dec 1 to be considered; decisions by Feb 15. |
| University of DelawareOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
School of Music auditionBefore RD |
Dec 1 (priority) |
Music applicants should apply by the Dec 1 priority deadline and complete an audition; the audition request form is emailed after applying. |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Meyerhoff ScholarsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Separate application for STEM students aiming for PhD or MD/PhD study; priority deadline Dec 1, final deadline Jan 15 (Jan 10 strongly encouraged). A UMBC campus ID, issued 5 to 7 business days after the Common App, is needed to apply. |
| University of PittsburghOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Academic scholarshipsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Pitt is rolling, but only applicants complete by Dec 1 are automatically considered, and a personal statement is required for scholarship consideration even though it is optional for admission. |
| University of PittsburghOfficial source |
Honors |
Frederick Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Dec 1 (priority) |
Indicate interest and complete all materials by Dec 1 for priority; later applicants only as space allows. Priority applicants notified by Mar 1. |
| University of RichmondOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Richmond Scholars (full tuition, housing, food)Before RD |
Dec 1 |
Complete applications on file by Dec 1 under any plan are considered (RD is Jan 1). Finalists notified by Feb 1 and interview by Zoom in mid-February. |
| University of RichmondOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts portfolio for scholarshipsBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
Arts portfolios must be submitted by Dec 1 to be considered for scholarships. |
| University of VirginiaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Jefferson Scholarship and Walentas ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 (school nomination) |
Students must be nominated by their high school (in participating regions); school and nominee materials, including two nominee essays, are due Dec 1, with regional interviews mid-Dec to Jan and finals in late Feb. Nominees still apply to UVA separately in any round; Walentas is for first-generation students. |
| Washington CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Visit GrantBefore RD |
Dec 1 |
One-time $2,000 grant requires applying by Dec 1, 2026, an official visit with Admissions before Mar 1, 2027, and admission. |
| Washington and Lee UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Johnson ScholarshipBefore RD |
Dec 1 (essay); Dec 15 (materials) |
Essay due Dec 1, 2026 in all rounds, including RD (Jan 5); supporting materials by Dec 15. QuestBridge Finalists are considered automatically. Finalists hear in early February. |
| Washington and Lee UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Named honor scholarships (Boyd, Favrot, Weinstein, MacCorkle, Boetsch)Before RD |
Dec 1 (via Johnson application) |
These full-tuition or full-cost awards come through the Johnson application unless stated otherwise. Weinstein also needs a brief statement of interest with it. |
| Washington and Lee UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA and CSS Profile |
Dec 1 (ED I); Jan 15 (ED II); Feb 15 (RD) |
Aid is due Dec 1 for ED I, a month after the Nov 1 application. The aid office offers early need-based aid evaluations for families considering ED. |
| Christopher Newport UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program scholarship |
Dec 15 |
Select Yes for honors interest in the Common App scholarships section and submit the supplemental essay; priority Dec 15 (notified Feb 1), final Feb 15 (notified Apr 1). Typical minimums 3.75 GPA and 1310 SAT or 28 ACT; test-optional applicants considered. |
| Christopher Newport UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
President's Leadership Program |
Dec 15 |
Indicate PLP interest on the Common App and submit the supplemental essay; priority Dec 15, final Feb 15. Renewable $1,000 to $5,000. |
| Loyola University MarylandOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program application |
Dec 15 |
The Honors Program has its own application with an Early Action deadline of Dec 15 and a Regular deadline of Feb 15. |
| Loyola University MarylandOfficial source |
Program |
Sellinger Scholars (business) |
Dec 15 |
Separate application for the Class of 2031 with essay and video response, open to Sellinger School of Business majors; Early Action deadline Dec 15 (notified by Feb 1), Regular Mar 15 (notified by Apr 1). Students must apply to Loyola first. |
| McDaniel CollegeOfficial source |
Honors |
Lumen Scholars Honors ProgramBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
Dec 15 is the final application deadline for Lumen Scholars and Honors Program consideration. |
| McDaniel CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Dorsey and Presidential ScholarshipsBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
Apply by Dec 15 to be considered for the Dorsey Scholarship and the Presidential Scholarship. |
| McDaniel CollegeOfficial source |
Program |
Direct-Entry Nursing (BSN)Before RD |
Dec 15 |
Dec 15 is the final deadline for direct-entry nursing; the strongest applicants are invited to a mandatory interview. |
| McDaniel CollegeOfficial source |
Program |
SASS Elevate ProgramBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
Dec 15 is the final deadline for SASS Elevate consideration. |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Program |
Nursing, Honors and ENHANCE final deadlineBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
For Fall 2027, Dec 15 is the final deadline for Nursing, Honors and ENHANCE program applicants, well before the Feb 1 regular deadline. |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priority deadlineBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
All first-year applicants are automatically considered (no separate application), but applications must be received by Dec 15, 2026 and complete by Jan 3, 2027; an interview may be required. Funding is limited. |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Honors |
College Honors Program essaysBefore RD |
Dec 15 |
Honors applicants answer yes to the honors question on the Common App and write two of three 800 word honors essays; SAT/ACT optional. Selected applicants are notified in early spring. |
| University of PittsburghOfficial source |
Program |
Guaranteed Admissions Program in Physician Assistant StudiesBefore RD |
Dec 15 (supplement Feb 1) |
Submit by Dec 15 with supplemental information by Feb 1; SAT 1500 or ACT 34 required. |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional first-year interviewBefore RD |
Dec (window closes) |
Interviews are strongly encouraged and offered June through December of senior year only, with limited slots, so RD applicants (Jan 15) must book before January. |
| Ursinus CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Abele ScholarsBefore RD |
Dec 30 |
Undated official page: apply to the college by Dec 30 and submit the Abele supplemental application by Jan 1. Fifteen students per class with financial need receive $10,000 per year on top of merit aid. |
| United States Naval AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Preliminary application cutoffBefore RD |
Dec 31 |
New applications to the Class of 2031 are not accepted after Dec 31, even though the file completion deadline is Jan 31. |
| James Madison UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA for need-based scholarshipsBefore RD |
Jan 1 |
The Madison Scholarships Hub general application drives most awards, and the FAFSA must be submitted by Jan 1 for need-based scholarships; FAFSA forms received by March 1 get first consideration for other aid. |
| Lehigh UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
7-year BA/DMD Bio-Dental |
Jan 1 |
Separate deadline row Jan 1 with decisions in early Apr. |
| New Jersey Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
3+3 DPT, PA and law (Seton Hall, Pace)Before RD |
Jan 1 |
3+3 Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant (Rutgers) and 3+3 law programs require min 1410 SAT or 30 ACT and are due Jan 1. |
| The College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priority dateBefore RD |
Jan 1 |
Fall 2027 applicants must apply by Jan 1, 2027 for priority merit consideration (up to $12,000/yr Presidential); applications after Jan 1 are not guaranteed review. No separate application. |
| George Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Corcoran Scholars |
Jan 5 |
Audition or portfolio via SlideRoom due Jan 5 plus an additional essay; ED I, ED II and RD applicants may apply. |
| William & MaryOfficial source |
Scholarship |
1693 Scholars Program |
Jan 5 |
No separate application; about 200 semifinalists are asked in February for an extra essay and short video, then finalists do virtual interviews and a campus weekend in April. |
| Franklin & Marshall CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Paul and Rose Wiener ScholarshipBefore RD |
Jan 6 |
Need-based award up to $5,000 for students committed to the Jewish community; requires a separate downloaded and mailed application due Jan 6 (no year shown), before the Jan 15 RD deadline. |
| Virginia TechOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Honors College General Scholarship application (Calhoun, McNamara, Alumni Presidential, Spratley and others)Before RD |
Jan 8 |
Separate application on Scholarship Central (73429) open Sept 1, 2026 to Jan 8, 2027, before the Jan 15 RD deadline; deadlines will not be extended. The Honors College strongly recommends applying EA. |
| Virginia TechOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Pamplin Leadership AwardBefore RD |
Jan 8 |
Each Virginia public high school may nominate one student (3.8+ GPA), who then applies through Scholarship Central (73725). |
| George Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship |
Jan 10 (counselor nomination) |
For D.C. residents at D.C. high schools; must apply by Jan 5 with CSS Profile and FAFSA and be nominated by a counselor by Jan 10; includes required essay and interview. |
| Catholic University of AmericaOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Rome School of Music, Drama and Art auditionsBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
For the prior (Fall 2026) cycle, online audition submissions closed Jan 15 with a grace period to Feb 4 only for students who had applied by Jan 15; on campus audition days ran Dec to Feb. Treat as annual but confirm Fall 2027 dates. |
| Dickinson CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Reynolds Leadership Scholar (Maryland) |
Jan 15 |
$50,000/yr ($200,000 total) for Maryland seniors; requires a separate Reynolds application with leadership and service essays in addition to the admission application. |
| Dickinson CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Dickinson-Cumberland County Scholarship |
Jan 15 |
Full tuition for a Cumberland County, PA resident; requires a 500 to 750 word essay and an interview if selected, complete by the Jan 15 RD deadline. |
| Lafayette CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Marquis and Cur Non merit scholarships |
Jan 15 (apply a few weeks early) |
No separate application; ED and RD applicants are considered, but merit candidates are strongly encouraged to apply a few weeks before Jan 15, and an admissions interview is encouraged. Marquis Fellowship is full tuition. |
| Seton Hall UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Special scholarships (separate application)Before RD |
Jan 15 |
Named awards such as Servant Leader, MLK Jr., Unanue, Women's Guild and Speech and Debate require separate forms due Jan 15, a month before the RD II deadline. |
| Seton Hall UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Women's Guild pre-health scholarshipBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
Up to $5,000 renewable for pre-professional health students; requires 3.8 GPA and 1300 SAT or 28 ACT plus a separate form. |
| St. John's College (Annapolis)Official source |
Other rule |
Discussion-Based ApplicationBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
The alternative discussion-based application is available only to students applying Early Decision or Early Action, with all requirements completed by Jan 15. |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholars Programs (Sondheim, Humanities, Cyber, CWIT, Sherman)Before RD |
Jan 15 |
Each requires a separate application due Jan 15, 2027, two weeks before the RD deadline; UMBC strongly encourages completing the admission application before Nov 1. Awards range from $5,000 to $22,000 per year. |
| University of PittsburghOfficial source |
Program |
Guaranteed Admissions Program in Dental MedicineBefore RD |
Jan 15 |
Application with SAT (1470) or ACT (33) and STARS due by Jan 15; scores required from Aug 1, 2026. |
| Villanova UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Presidential Scholarship |
Jan 15 |
Complete admission application by Jan 15; no nominations. Candidates are invited to a PSP application with short essays (mid-January for EA and ED I, February for RD and ED II), and finalists must attend an on-campus interview program in March. |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Guaranteed University Admission |
Jan 15 |
Applicants with a 3.5+ high school GPA who apply by Jan 15 are guaranteed admission to most programs; School of the Arts applicants are not eligible. |
| Virginia TechOfficial source |
Scholarship |
General Scholarship application and FAFSA |
Jan 22 |
Date from 2025-26 page: VT General Scholarship application and FAFSA filing deadline was Jan 22, with FAFSA priority Mar 1. |
| Rowan UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit scholarship priority deadlineBefore RD |
Jan 31 |
Apply by Jan 31 to be considered for a merit scholarship; the regular deadline is Mar 1. |
| United States Naval AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Testing cutoff and medical/fitness steps |
Jan 31 |
Only SAT/ACT tests taken before Jan 31 count; candidates must also complete the DoDMERB medical exam and the Candidate Fitness Assessment. |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Linehan Artist Scholars |
Jan 31 |
Separate application due Jan 31 plus an audition or portfolio review run by each arts department. |
| Drew UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Drew Action Scholars |
Feb 1 |
Requires a separate scholarship application, priority deadline Feb 1; ED and EA candidates are encouraged to apply soon after submitting the admission application. $10,000 total over four years. |
| Drew UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Drew Scholarship in the Arts |
Feb 1 |
Separate application with portfolio, plus audition by request; priority deadline Feb 1. $1,500 per year on top of academic merit; an arts major is not required. |
| George Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
FIRST Robotics and Scottish Rite Scholarships |
Feb 1 (Scottish Rite) |
Each requires an additional application; Scottish Rite application is open Oct 1 to Feb 1. Presidential Academic Scholarships are automatic. |
| Georgetown UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid |
Feb 1 |
Financial aid application due Feb 1 for both EA and RD. |
| Lafayette CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
CaPA Scholars Program |
Feb 1 |
$7,500 over four years for 8 to 10 artists; requires a separate CaPA application plus the Supplemental Arts Portfolio in the applicant portal after applying. Each form can be submitted only once. |
| Montclair State UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
School of NursingBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
Nursing applications are due Feb 1, 2027, a month before the Mar 1 regular deadline; decisions by Apr 1, 2027. |
| New Jersey Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Honors |
Albert Dorman Honors CollegeBefore RD |
Feb 1 |
Answer the Honors questions in the NJIT application by Feb 1 (earlier than the Mar 1 rolling deadline); SAT or ACT required, typical admits rank in the 90th percentile or higher. |
| Saint Joseph's UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Specialty scholarships (separate application) |
Feb 1 |
McNulty (women in STEM, 3.5 GPA), Ruggieri, Villiger Speech and Debate, Theatre and Club Sports awards need separate applications by Feb 1; finalists interview. |
| Towson UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA priority deadline |
Feb 1 |
Fall FAFSA priority deadline is Feb 1 (school code 002099). |
| University of Mary WashingtonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit vs. test-optional awards |
Feb 1 |
Applicants with scores are reviewed for merit scholarships; test-optional applicants are reviewed for curriculum awards. Must meet the Feb 1 filing date. |
| Virginia Commonwealth UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College application |
Feb 1 |
The Honors College requires a separate application (with a personal education paper); priority deadline Feb 1 with decisions by April 1, final deadline April 15. Honors scholarships require a supplemental application. |
| Ursinus CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Specialty scholarships (Bomberger Leadership, Creative Writing, Rice, Dance, Music, Theater, Design and Technology) |
Feb 3 |
Separate supplemental applications are required (students may apply for up to two). The undated specialty page says apply to the college by Feb 1 and submit supplements by Feb 3, while the Early Action page says supplements by Jan 15 and gives EA applicants top consideration. |
| Saint Joseph's UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
McConnell Scholars Program |
Feb 15 |
Partial tuition award for inclusive leadership and gender justice; separate application due Feb 15. |
| Susquehanna UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Janet Weis Writers Institute Scholarship |
Feb 15 |
Ten $5,000 awards for first-year creative writing majors; submit a 5 to 10 page portfolio within two weeks of applying and no later than Feb 15. |
| The College of New JerseyOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Lions Pride Need Award FAFSA |
Feb 15 |
Merit recipients with need must file the FAFSA by Feb 15, with priority to early filers. |
| George Mason UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA/VASA priority |
Mar 1 |
Filing the FAFSA or VASA by Mar 1 is required for consideration for limited state and institutional grants. |
| Montclair State UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarship consideration date |
Mar 1 |
Application must be complete by Mar 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration. |
| Virginia Military InstituteOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Financial aid priority |
Mar 1 |
Dates page lists a Mar 1 FAFSA priority deadline, while the apply page lists Mar 15; confirm. |
| Villanova UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Maguire Foundation Scholarship |
Mar 14 |
For students from participating Philadelphia-area high schools with need; FAFSA and CSS Profile by Jan 15 and separate application by Mar 14. |
| Susquehanna UniversityOfficial source |
Financial aid |
FAFSA Grant |
Mar 15 |
Fall first-year students who file the FAFSA by Mar 15 (2027) receive a $2,000 per year FAFSA Grant. |
| University of RichmondOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Bonner Scholars |
May 8 |
Separate application available in January for up to 25 first-years with service records; FAFSA required. |
| St. Mary's College of MarylandOfficial source |
Scholarship |
National Merit Finalist Scholarship |
May 31 |
Semifinalists must submit scores and their NMSC notification; finalists must designate SMCM as first choice to NMSC by May 31 and deposit by their plan's deadline. Awards range up to full tuition and fees and require living on campus. |
| Montclair State UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
Early Bird Program for juniors |
Jun 15 |
High school juniors can apply by Jun 15 (2026 date shown) to receive an admission decision and scholarship information before senior year. |
| West Virginia UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Merit admission cutoff |
Aug 1 |
Freshmen must be admitted by Aug 1 for merit scholarships; most are automatic, but leadership scholarships require a separate application. |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeOfficial source |
Financial aid |
Apply for aid in first year or never |
See note |
Students who may need institutional aid at any point in four years must apply in the first-year admission process; aid materials (CSS Profile, FAFSA) are due with the application. |
| Catholic University of AmericaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Archdiocesan Scholarship |
See note |
Nominees are notified in mid-December and finalists interview on campus with faculty, a timeline that runs ahead of the Feb 1 RD deadline; the page does not state an application deadline. Late applications are not considered for scholarships. |
| Catholic University of AmericaOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Parish Scholarship |
See note |
$4,000 per year for parishioners of U.S. Catholic churches; it requires completing its section of the Common App with the application. |
| Catholic University of AmericaOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Karen Laub-Novak Art and Faith Scholarship |
See note |
Competitive award requiring an online portfolio, a 1 to 2 page essay and a finalist interview; $5,000 per year. |
| Christopher Newport UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
Riverside Medical Group Scholars |
See note |
Admitted pre-med applicants are invited to submit an additional essay on studying medicine. |
| Christopher Newport UniversityOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional admission interview |
See note |
Interviews are optional; registration opens 30 days in advance and can occur before applying. |
| Delaware State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Program application |
See note |
Separate short Honors application with two recommendation letters, a 400 to 600 word essay, 3.25 GPA, and SAT 1050 or ACT 22; no deadline posted and page last updated 2022. |
| Dickinson CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Sheehy and Snyder Family Scholarships |
Application deadline |
Sheehy (full tuition, DC area, high need) and Snyder (parochial school students) need no separate application but require the FAFSA and CSS Profile by the application deadline. |
| Drew UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Baldwin Honors Scholarship |
See note |
Students must indicate on the admission application that they want Baldwin Honors consideration; invitations come with admission and carry $3,000 per year (3.5 GPA to keep). |
| Drexel UniversityOfficial source |
Program |
BS+OD Early Assurance |
See note |
Requires official SAT or ACT scores; no separate deadline posted on the instructions page. |
| Drexel UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Westphal College portfolios and dance audition |
See note |
Portfolio (8 to 12 pieces via Discover Drexel) required for Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Photography and Music Industry; dance majors must audition. |
| Drexel UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Pennoni Honors and Liberty/Maguire Scholars supplemental applications |
See note |
Pennoni Honors, Drexel Liberty Scholars and Maguire Scholars require supplemental applications in the Discover Drexel portal Enrichment and Scholarship Applications tab. |
| George Washington UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
University Honors Program |
See note |
Indicate intent on the application and write two additional essays of 500 words or less. |
| Georgetown UniversityOfficial source |
Interview |
Alumni interview |
See note |
Interviews are described as a key part of the process and are assigned after the first part of the application is submitted; submit early to get an interview. |
| Georgetown UniversityOfficial source |
Other rule |
SAT or ACT required |
See note |
Georgetown requires the SAT or ACT and highly recommends AP scores; it has its own Georgetown Application as an alternative to the Common App. |
| Hampton UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Legacy Scholarship ($1,000 per year) |
See note |
For admitted freshmen with a Hampton alumnus parent, grandparent or great-grandparent; requires a separate form emailed to legacyscholarship@hamptonu.edu. |
| Haverford CollegeOfficial source |
Interview |
Interview (recommended) |
by application deadline |
Haverford recommends interviewing before applying; Zoom interviews run through each round's application deadline. Alumni interviews run September through January. One interview only. |
| Howard UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Studio Art and Architecture SlideRoom portfolios; Music audition |
See note |
Studio Art requires a 12 to 15 image SlideRoom portfolio; Architecture and Design requires one to three creative works; Music admission is conditional until a favorable audition. |
| Howard UniversityOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Scholarships with early decisions |
See note |
Scholarships are awarded at the time of the EA/ED decision to qualifying admits and require the FAFSA (or HU ISFAA); Howard states EA is not required for scholarship consideration. |
| James Madison UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College essays |
See note |
Two short Honors essays are submitted as part of the JMU application by the application deadline; Honors admission is evaluated separately. |
| James Madison UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts auditions and portfolios |
See note |
Fine and performing arts areas may require a separate application, audition, or portfolio review in addition to the JMU application. |
| Juniata CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Competitive scholarshipsBefore RD |
See note |
Juniata says some competitive scholarships have an early deadline (standard merit awards do not) and that ED or EA is ideal for optimum scholarship consideration; dates not posted on the apply page. |
| Maryland Institute College of ArtOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Portfolio upload |
See note |
A portfolio of 10 to 15 recent works is required; upload instructions arrive in the Applicant Portal after the application is submitted, so it should be ready before the Feb 1 preferred filing date. |
| Monmouth UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Music audition |
See note |
BA in Music and BA in Music with Education require an audition. |
| Montclair State UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
College of the Arts audition or portfolio |
See note |
Dance, Music, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Animation, Illustration, Recording Arts and Visual Communication Design require an audition, portfolio or interview; admission to the university does not guarantee the program. |
| Morgan State UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Clara I. Adams Honors CollegeBefore RD |
See note |
Students wanting highest consideration for the Honors College and scholarships are encouraged to apply by the early (Dec 1 priority) deadline. |
| Muhlenberg CollegeOfficial source |
Program |
Penn 3-4 Biodental and SUNY Optometry 3-4 programs |
See note |
Test scores are required for these combined programs and interest must be indicated on the Common App; additional materials may be requested. |
| Muhlenberg CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Talent Scholarships (art, dance, film, music, theatre) |
See note |
Talent scholarships are awarded based on an audition or portfolio review, separate from automatic merit review; no dates were confirmed on the official pages checked. |
| New Jersey Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Design and architecture portfolio |
See note |
Architecture, Digital Design, Industrial Design and Interior Design applicants must submit a digital portfolio. |
| Rutgers University-New BrunswickOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Mason Gross School of the Arts |
See note |
Portfolio review or audition required; early action and regular notification dates do not apply and first-years are notified by Apr 1. Audition dates are on the Mason Gross site. |
| St. Mary's College of MarylandOfficial source |
Interview |
Admission interview |
See note |
As Maryland's honors college, SMCM highly recommends an in person interview (booked through the admissions portal); early graduates must interview and the committee may request one from any applicant. |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
Accelerated Law Program (Seton Hall Law) |
See note |
BA/BS plus JD with Seton Hall University School of Law; requires a HASS major, 3.7 GPA, SAT 1370 or ACT 29 (test scores required) and an interview at Stevens. No separate deadline posted. |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Program |
Rowan-Virtua SOM BS/DO (3+4, 4+4) |
See note |
Stevens lists an accelerated BS/DO pathway with Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine; no separate deadline is posted. |
| Stevens Institute of TechnologyOfficial source |
Interview |
Optional interview |
See note |
Interviews are optional for most applicants and should be completed by the application deadline. |
| Susquehanna UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Arts portfolios and auditions |
See note |
Creative writing, graphic design, studio art, and theatre BFA applicants submit a portfolio or audition; music majors must be admitted before scheduling a required audition, which also determines music scholarships. |
| Swarthmore CollegeOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Creative supplements |
See note |
Optional supplements in creative writing, dance, music, theater and visual arts submitted in the Swarthmore applicant portal; no deadline published on the page. |
| Temple UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Sullivan Honors College |
See note |
No separate honors application; applicants are considered automatically with the regular application. |
| Temple UniversityOfficial source |
Audition or portfolio |
Boyer, Tyler and TFMA auditions/portfolios |
See note |
Music, dance, art, architecture and theater/film majors have audition or portfolio requirements that vary by major and can be scheduled before the application is complete. |
| United States Naval AcademyOfficial source |
Other rule |
Congressional and other nominationsBefore RD |
See note |
A nomination from an official source is required for an offer; each source (Representative, Senators, Vice President, others) sets its own deadline, typically in the fall, so applicants should apply to all sources right after the preliminary application. |
| United States Naval AcademyOfficial source |
Interview |
Blue and Gold Officer interview |
See note |
An interview with a Blue and Gold Officer is required; candidates should contact their officer as soon as they receive a candidate number. |
| University of DelawareOfficial source |
Interview |
No interviews |
See note |
UD does not conduct admission interviews. |
| University of Mary WashingtonOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Music scholarships |
See note |
Audition required; see the department for details. |
| University of PennsylvaniaOfficial source |
Other rule |
SAT or ACT required |
See note |
Penn requires the SAT or ACT (hardship waiver available); last accepted dates are October ACT or November SAT for ED and December for RD. |
| Ursinus CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
Gateway Scholarship test or GPA threshold |
See note |
Ursinus guarantees a $35,000 per year Gateway Scholarship to admissible applicants with SAT 1250+, ACT 28+ or unweighted GPA 3.85+, with no separate application. |
| Virginia Military InstituteOfficial source |
Other rule |
Physical Fitness Assessment and post-admission checklist |
See note |
Appointed cadets must complete a Physical Fitness Assessment (Mar 15 or May 1 depending on deposit date) and a reservation checklist; VMI warns missed deadlines can affect appointment. |
| Virginia TechOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College |
See note |
No separate application deadline; students check the Honors College box on the VT or Common App application, and must do so to be eligible for Honors recruitment scholarships. |
| Washington CollegeOfficial source |
Scholarship |
George Washington Signature Scholarship |
See note |
Full-tuition award offered by invitation to select students. |
| Washington CollegeOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors Fellowships |
See note |
Separate application available only after admission; $1,000 to $5,000 per semester. |
| West Virginia UniversityOfficial source |
Honors |
Honors College invitation application |
See note |
The Honors College uses a separate application for invited students (test-based benchmark 3.7 GPA plus 26 ACT or 1230 SAT, or a test-blind extended application); for Fall 2026 test-blind cycles ran Dec 1, Jan 21, Feb 25 and April 1, and Fall 2027 dates were not yet posted. |
| William & MaryOfficial source |
Honors |
James Monroe Scholars |
See note |
Incoming first-years are considered automatically through the admission application; no separate application. |
