Most colleges send letters of acceptance and refusal by mid-April and ask for a reply by the first of May. Early action and early decision candidates may find out in November or December. If you receive a thick envelope from a school, that is a good indication that you have been accepted. Acceptance letters usually include a lot of other information regarding housing, health care, orientation schedule, etc. You should immediately notify the schools that accept you of your decision. The school you choose may require a deposit to hold your place, whereas the schools you refuse will want to be able to offer your place to another student. You can use the following format as a guide for your letters of acceptance and refusal.
Sample Letter of Acceptance or Refusal