Timeline
Aug. 26: Student Profiles Open
Students can create profiles at any time, starting on Aug. 26, 2026.
Sept. 21: First Profile Deadline
Submit your completed Match profile by Sept. 21 to be included in the first offer release.*
Oct. 5: First College Direct Admission Offer Release
Log in beginning Oct. 5 to explore personalized offers from participating colleges.
Ongoing: Monitor Offers
Review incoming admission offers and respond "interested" or "not interested" by the offer's expiration date.
* Students can still create a profile after Sept. 21, and institutions will review profiles and send offers on a regular basis.
frequently asked questions
What is Direct Admission and how does it help me?
Direct admission through MI College Match means you can receive real college admission offers based on your academic grades and the preferences you provide — no application, essays, or recommendation letters needed. It’s free, fast, and stress-free.
How do I get started?
Create a free profile here on the Match site and upload your transcript. If you do not have access to your transcript, your counselor can upload it for you. Add your school counselor’s information to your profile so that they can track your progress. If you complete your profile before the first of the month, you’ll see admission offers from colleges that match your academic background on the third week of the month. For example, if you complete a profile before Feb. 1, you’ll hear back on the third week of February. You decide which offers to explore!
is my data safe?
We take your privacy seriously. Your information is securely managed and used only to support your college admission process by connecting you with participating colleges you opt-in to accepting their offer to become an admitted student and in accordance with our privacy policy.
Are the Admission offers through Match official?
Yes! These are real, verified admission offers from participating colleges. No additional application is required!
Does accepting a Direct Admission offer mean I have to enroll?
No. These offers are not binding. You can accept as many direct admission offers as you’d like — or decline them.
Do I need to respond to my Direct Admission offers?
Yes. Stating your interest in a direct admission offer signals to the institution to process you as a fully admitted student to that college. They won’t be able to do this, if you don’t respond to let them know.
Will I get scholarships with my offer?
Many colleges include merit-based scholarships along with your direct admission offers. These vary by school, but the goal is to make college more affordable from the start.
Will I receive out-of-state offers?
If you’ve indicated interest in out-of-state opportunities for college then yes, you may receive out-of-state direct admission offers after receiving your in-state offers.
What is the timeline to hear back with my offers?
Students who complete their profile before the first of the month, they will get their offers on the third week of the month. For example, if a student completes a profile before Feb. 1, the student will receive their offers by the third week of February.
