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Ivy Day is when the majority of the eight Ivy League schools, along with several other selective universities, release their regular decision admissions results. While not an official day sponsored by the Ivy League or any specific college, it has taken on a name of its own, with many anxious high school seniors eagerly anticipating the day. It typically falls on the last Thursday of March.
This year, Ivy Day will be on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Most schools will post decisions by 7 PM ET.
You’ll receive one of three decisions:
If you are waitlisted, read the instructions carefully. Some schools require you to confirm your intent to remain on the waitlist, while others may automatically place you on it unless you withdraw.
Being placed on the waitlist can be tough, but it’s also a positive sign—the school was genuinely interested in your candidacy, but space in the class was limited. Depending on how many students accept their offers of admission, spots may open up, at which point Admissions Officers will review waitlisted applicants to fill those spaces. Universities create a waitlist for a reason—they often need to use it to complete the incoming class. There’s still a real chance of admission.
It’s a good idea to check the waitlist statistics for the school where you’ve been waitlisted, as this can help gauge the likelihood of them admitting students from the waitlist in a given year. If you are seriously interested in attending, there are strategies to demonstrate your commitment and increase your chances of being admitted. Reach out if you want to discuss strategy!
If you have questions or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you through every step of the process!
Ivy Day is when the majority of the eight Ivy League schools, along with several other selective universities, release their regular decision admissions results. While not an official day sponsored by the Ivy League or any specific college, it has taken on a name of its own, with many anxious high school seniors eagerly anticipating the day. It typically falls on the last Thursday of March.
This year, Ivy Day will be on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Most schools will post decisions by 7 PM ET.
You’ll receive one of three decisions:
If you are waitlisted, read the instructions carefully. Some schools require you to confirm your intent to remain on the waitlist, while others may automatically place you on it unless you withdraw.
Being placed on the waitlist can be tough, but it’s also a positive sign—the school was genuinely interested in your candidacy, but space in the class was limited. Depending on how many students accept their offers of admission, spots may open up, at which point Admissions Officers will review waitlisted applicants to fill those spaces. Universities create a waitlist for a reason—they often need to use it to complete the incoming class. There’s still a real chance of admission.
It’s a good idea to check the waitlist statistics for the school where you’ve been waitlisted, as this can help gauge the likelihood of them admitting students from the waitlist in a given year. If you are seriously interested in attending, there are strategies to demonstrate your commitment and increase your chances of being admitted. Reach out if you want to discuss strategy!
If you have questions or need guidance, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you through every step of the process!
Former Admissions Officer, Harvard University
Former Assistant Dean, Stanford University
As a College Counselor I help students navigate the college admissions process. My goal is to help students stand out and get accepted to their top-choice schools.
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