Application Dates for Essays on College Admissions Websites (UT Austin) - Please Clarify

Colleges and Universities A-Z The University of Texas at Austin
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The admissions website says “summer/fall 2020.” It also refers to “Spring 2020”. I graduate high school this year. Does this concern me or is this referring to the past or future pool of applicants? When I apply to colleges, will the dates say “summer/fall 2020”? It also says applying in August?? I thought you submit applications in January and December?? I am confused. I know I am applying to colleges this Fall/Winter (I’m a rising Senior) and expect to enter college next Fall as a Freshman. Thank you for your patience, I apologize for sounding a bit novice (the language is strange).

https://admissions.utexas.edu/apply/freshman-admission (see Essay section)

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The Fall 2020 application opens on August 1st.

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Yes, across the board you will see and will apply for Summer or Fall 2020 admissions. UT and more selective colleges tend to have earlier deadlines (December 1st). Applying in the spring semester in your senior year for colleges can put you at a disadvantage for schools that have priority deadline for admissions, scholarships or honors. Additionally, financial aid (UT recommends by January 15th).