How do you know of accepted to college?

There's no single way colleges tell you you've been accepted. The method varies widely depending on the college and sometimes even the applicant. Here are some common ways:

* Online portal: Most colleges use a student portal where applicants track their application status. An acceptance will typically be displayed there, often with instructions on next steps (deposit, enrollment, etc.). This is the most common method.

* Email: Many colleges will send an acceptance email to the applicant's email address on file. This often accompanies or precedes the online portal notification.

* Mail: Some colleges, particularly more traditional ones, may send an official acceptance letter via postal mail. This is less common now.

* Phone call: While rare, some highly selective colleges might contact applicants by phone to offer admission, particularly for scholarship recipients.

* Text message: A few colleges may use text messages as a secondary notification method, but usually this is to inform the applicant that their decision is available online or via email.

You should always check the college's website for their specific notification policies. They typically have a section outlining how and when they will communicate decisions to applicants. Don't rely on just one method; check your email, the portal regularly, and any other method specified by the college.