Fall and spring semesters are typically the two main intakes or admission cycles for colleges and universities in the United States. This blog aims to provide students with an overview of the US college application procedure and explain the distinctions between the two intakes.
The Fall Intake:
The majority of the colleges and universities in the US accept applications between October and January for the fall intake, which is the most popular admission cycle. This intake is ideal for students who have graduated from high school and are prepared to start their college careers in the fall. Early January is often when applications are due for the fall intake, and admissions decisions are typically announced in the spring.
The Spring Intake
For the spring intake, the application deadline is usually in November, and admissions decisions are generally announced in December. On the other side, the spring intake is a less common admissions cycle and typically accepts applications between August and November. This intake is appropriate for students who might have missed the fall deadline or want to begin college in the spring.
The steps in the admissions process are similar for both the fall and spring intakes:
- Research colleges and universities that match your interests and career goals.
- Submit a college application, which usually entails an essay about yourself, academic records, and test results.
- Ask for letters of recommendation from your instructors, guidance counsellors, and other mentors or advisors.
- Submit the enrollment deposit to reserve your position in the college if you are approved. Wait for the admission decisions.
How can Rostrum Education help?
Students usually aim to apply for the earliest college intake after graduating high school. Rostrum’s counsellors work with you and do all the groundwork, so you don’t have to worry about the semantics. Contact us for a free consultation!
