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Early Decision I

  • Application Deadline: 
    November 15
  • Notification by: 
    December 16
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Early Decision II

  • Application Deadline: 
    January 6
  • Notification by: 
    January 31
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Regular Decision

  • Application Deadline: 
    January 13
  • Notification by: 
    April 1

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Words from Wildcats

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Zach Villamin '22 shares his experience applying to college and gives current high school seniors tips on how to better manage the application process.

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Senior Fellows in Davidson College’s Office of Admission & Financial Aid share their tips and tricks for navigating and writing the college essay.

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Eboni Thomas '23 shares why Davidson asks for a peer recommendation in the admission process and her advice for selecting a friend who will write it.