Just wondering, Except knowing by Feb1 instead of March 1, is there any other advantage of applying on Nov 1?
TIA.
If your app is in good shape, the general rule of thumb is to apply earlier in any rolling scenario. More spaces are open and you have the opportunity to fill that spot in the class “orchestra” before someone else does.
This also holds true for financial aid (if the school has a set budget) and merit.