Resources
Admission Calendar
Key deadlines, test dates, and milestones for applying to top universities in the USA, UK, Canada, and more – all in one place.
Important: Deadlines vary by university and change each year. Always verify dates on the official university website. This calendar is a general guide to help you plan your timeline effectively.
August – September
Grade 12 Start
Common App Opens
August 1 – Platform opens for new applications
SAT / ACT Test Dates
August & October sittings available
Request Recommendations
Brief your teachers and counselor early
October – November
Early Deadlines
Early Decision I (ED1)
Nov 1 or Nov 15 – Binding commitment
Early Action (EA)
Nov 1 or Nov 15 – Non-binding early application
Restrictive Early Action (REA)
Nov 1 – Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton
SAT / ACT Final Sitting
October sitting – last for ED/EA applicants
December
Early Results
ED1 / EA Decisions Released
Mid-December – Most schools release results
Early Decision II (ED2)
Jan 1 or Jan 15 – Second binding round
Financial Aid (CSS Profile)
Submit ASAP after Nov 1 for priority aid
January
Regular Decision
Regular Decision Deadline
Jan 1 – Most Ivy League and top-20 schools
Regular Decision Deadline
Jan 15 – Many other universities
FAFSA Deadline
Submit for US financial aid consideration
March – April
Decisions & Choices
Regular Decision Results
Late March – Most universities release decisions
Financial Aid Packages
Compare offers from accepted schools
National Reply Date
May 1 – Deadline to confirm enrollment
Grade 9 – 11
Profile Building Years
Start Extracurriculars
Grade 9 – Begin meaningful activities
Launch Projects
Grade 10-11 – Lead initiatives with impact
Begin SAT / ACT Prep
Grade 10-11 – Aim for 1st sitting by Grade 11
Research Universities
Grade 11 – Start building your college list
June – September
Preparation
UCAS Opens
Early September – Applications portal opens
Draft Personal Statement
Begin drafting your 4,000 character statement
Request Reference
Brief your school referee / counselor
October 15
Oxford & Cambridge
Oxbridge UCAS Deadline
Oct 15 – Oxford and Cambridge applications
Medicine / Dentistry / Vet
Oct 15 – All medical course applications
Admissions Tests
LNAT, BMAT, TSA, MAT – October sittings
January 29
Main Deadline
UCAS Main Deadline
Jan 29 – All other UK universities
Interview Season
Dec–Feb – Oxford, Cambridge and some others
March – May
Offers & Decisions
Conditional Offers Received
Most decisions arrive by March
Firm & Insurance Choice
May – Accept your firm and insurance offers
August
Results Day
A-Level / IB Results
Conditional offers confirmed or cleared
UCAS Clearing
Available if you did not meet conditions
September – November
Applications Open
OUAC Opens (Ontario)
October – Ontario University Application Centre
Direct Applications Open
UBC, McGill, Alberta – Apply directly
Prepare Supporting Documents
Transcripts, reference letters, personal profile
November – January
Key Deadlines
Early Admission Deadlines
Nov–Dec – UBC, McGill early consideration
OUAC 101 Deadline
Jan 15 – Ontario high school applicants
Scholarship Deadlines
Many scholarship applications due in November
February – March
Final Deadlines
Most University Deadlines
Feb–March – UofT, Waterloo, Western
Supplemental Applications
Additional essays required by some programs
March – June
Offers & Acceptance
Offer Letters Released
Rolling admissions – offers arrive from March
Acceptance Deadline
June 1 – Confirm your enrollment
Student Visa Application
Apply for study permit after receiving offer
July – September
Applications Open
Applications Open
Most Go8 universities open applications mid-year
Prepare Documents
Academic transcripts, SOP, reference letters
IELTS / TOEFL
Minimum scores required – plan early
October – December
Key Deadlines
Semester 1 Deadlines
Oct–Dec – For February intake
Scholarship Applications
Australia Awards and university scholarships
January – February
Offers & Visa
Offer Letters
Accept your conditional or unconditional offer
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Apply at least 8 weeks before course start
Semester 1 Begins
Late February – Academic year starts
September – November
Applications Open
NUS Applications Open
October – National University of Singapore
NTU Applications Open
October – Nanyang Technological University
Prepare Portfolio
Transcripts, personal statement, references
December – February
Deadlines
NUS / NTU Deadline
Mid-February – International applications close
Scholarship Applications
ASEAN scholarships and university bursaries
IELTS / TOEFL / SAT
Submit test scores with application
March – July
Results & Enrollment
Offer Letters
April–May – Results released by NUS and NTU
Acceptance Deadline
Confirm enrollment within stated timeframe
Student Pass Application
Apply through ICA after receiving offer
Hard Deadline
Test / Exam Date
Application Opens / Results
Action Required