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Stanford University is a private research university in Stanford, California.

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How the Stanford University letter prank works

College Decision Simulator emails your friend a link to a realistic Stanford University admission decision, either an acceptance or a rejection, addressed to them by name and set on formal university-style stationery.

About five minutes after they open it, a second email explains that the letter was a prank. The decision is fictional, and this site is not affiliated with Stanford University.

Stanford University decision dates

Real application deadlines and decision release windows for fall 2027 entry.

Stanford University application rounds, deadlines and decision release dates
RoundDeadlineDecisions released
Restrictive Early ActionNovember 1, 2026By mid-December 2026
Regular DecisionJanuary 5, 2027By early April 2027

Checked November 5, 2026 against Stanford University's official admissions pages (admission.stanford.edu). Dates can change; always confirm with the university. College Decision Simulator is not affiliated with Stanford University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Stanford University release Restrictive Early Action results?

For fall 2027 entry, Stanford University's admissions office lists the Restrictive Early Action release as: By mid-December 2026. The application deadline is November 1, 2026. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.

When does Stanford University release Regular Decision results?

For fall 2027 entry, Stanford University's admissions office lists the Regular Decision release as: By early April 2027. The application deadline is January 5, 2027. Schools can change these dates, so confirm on the official admissions website.

How do I send a fake Stanford University acceptance letter?

Pick Stanford University, choose an acceptance or rejection, and enter your friend's name and email address. College Decision Simulator emails them a link to a realistic decision letter on official-looking stationery.

Does the recipient find out it's a prank?

Yes. About five minutes after your friend opens the letter, they automatically receive a second email explaining that the decision was a prank sent through College Decision Simulator.

Can I send a fake rejection letter instead?

Yes. Every university offers both an acceptance letter and a rejection letter; you choose which one your friend receives.

How much does it cost?

$5 for one letter, $10 for three letters, or $20 for unlimited letters (sending limits apply). There is no account to create; payment is handled by Stripe.

Which universities can I choose?

50 universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Princeton, Oxford, Cambridge, NYU and UC Berkeley.

Is College Decision Simulator affiliated with Stanford University?

No. College Decision Simulator is an independent entertainment site and is not affiliated with Stanford University or any university. The letters are fictional and are not real admission decisions.