If you are supporting a prospective college student through the college search process, you’ve come to the right place. Our UNH Parents Guide blog series is here to help you navigate the college application process and empower your student to make informed decisions. Today, we’re talking about what you need to know about applying Regular Decision to college.
UNH’s Regular Decision application deadline is 2/1, so there is still plenty of time for your student to hit submit. Read on to learn how you can guide your student through the college application and admissions process.
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What is Regular Decision?
UNH’s Regular Decision deadline is 2/1. This is a non-binding admissions deadline. Our Regular Decision deadline gives students more time to choose where they want to apply and to prepare their materials, compared to our Early Action deadline. Students who apply Regular Decision can still choose from an incredible range of majors and top-ranked programs. They are also automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their GPA.
How does my student apply Regular Decision to UNH?
Your student can apply to UNH right on the Common App. We’re test optional and if your student needs guidance on writing their college essay, check out our how to write your college essay blog post for tips and check out this year's prompts here!
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How long will my student have to decide where to enroll?
If your student applies Regular Decision to UNH, they will still have until 5/1 to make their enrollment decision. However, once they know they want to attend UNH, it's best to enroll as soon as possible. Once your student enrolls, they will get access to register for housing and orientation.
How do I help my student choose a major?
Start by exploring any colleges and majors your student is gravitating toward while also encouraging them to keep their options open. Take a look at our how I chose my major blog series to hear firsthand from UNH students about why they chose their majors and learn about the cool places where they get to learn and research. Then, explore our how to choose your major blog post to help guide your student through all the options available at UNH. Remember to remind your student that they can apply to UNH undeclared — most first-year students here do! With great academic advising programs for undecided students, they’ll have plenty of time to make a decision.
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How do I support my student throughout this overwhelming process?
First, reassure your student that there is still plenty of time to apply to colleges. Second, your student may benefit from some structure to the overwhelming process and timeline of applying to colleges. Support your student by helping them understand, step by step, what they need to do to submit their application and how the admissions decision process will work. Our application tips and application journey blog posts are great starting points for this conversation. The UNH Office of Undergraduate Admissions is also always here to answer any of your questions!
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What if I’m the one feeling overwhelmed?
Don’t forget to also take care of yourself while helping your student through this important time. Remember, this is also a chance for your student to begin to flex their independence before going to college, so give them ownership over making decisions as you guide them along the way. And if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your UNH admissions counselor — that’s what we’re here for!
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