<p>This is probably a trivial question, but nonetheless an important one: for the paper application, does the deadline mean that the application should be postmarked or received by then?</p>
<p>they should receive the application by that day - so send it earlier</p>
<p>I dont know, mine says postmarked by Nov. 1, not received by.</p>
<p>Each school has its own policy. You must check the school's individual instructions. It'd be ugly if you're mistaken.</p>
<p>For most colleges it is the postmark date. For some it is the receipt date. So you need to check the rule for each college to which you are applying.</p>
<p>for ivies its postmark</p>