<p>I wanted to know that if it is ok to submit my application by 1st week of Feb to the universities following rolling admissions. Will it be a disadvantage for me for sending it this late??</p>
<p>Thanks in advance!!</p>
<p>[Rolling</a> Admission - Ask The Dean](<a href=“http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/000086.htm]Rolling”>http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/000086.htm)</p>
<p>"Rolling admission often catches the eye of procrastinators (Look, Ma, no deadlines) but keep in mind that, at some colleges and universities, financial aid and housing may be doled out on a first-come, first-served basis, which means that those who wait until the last minute may secure a place in the entering class but not the money to pay for it or a bed to sleep in. Many Rolling Admission colleges will continue to admit students until all places have been filled, right up to the start of the semester, while others have final dates after which no applications are considered. Some schools have Rolling Admission application deadlines but earlier, more stringent deadlines for financial aid, so be sure to check carefully if you are an aid applicant.</p>
<p>When you apply to Rolling Admission colleges, it’s wise to ask several questions. Find out how early you can submit an application and if sooner is better when it comes to getting aid, housing, choices of classes or academic program. Find out, too, if these determinations are based on the date you applied or on the date you accepted the offer of admission. Ask also how quickly you should expect to get your news in the mail and when you need to inform the college of your plans."</p>
<p>[Rolling</a> Admission - What is Rolling Admission when Applying to College?](<a href=“http://collegeapps.about.com/od/admissionstimeline/a/rolling.htm]Rolling”>What is Rolling Admission when Applying to College?)</p>
<p>"The application process typically opens up in the early fall, and it may continue right through the summer.</p>
<p>Applicants should realize, however, that it is a mistake to view rolling admission as an excuse to put off applying to college. In many cases, applying early improves an applicant’s chance of being accepted. Also, while there may be no application deadline, there typically are deadlines for scholarships, financial aid and housing. A late application may make it impossible to get any decent financial aid.</p>
<p>If handled wisely, rolling admission offers a student several perks:</p>
<p>applicants may receive a decision long before the March or April notification period of regular admission colleges
applying early can improve an applicant’s chance of being accepted
applying early may improve an applicant’s chance of receiving a scholarship
applying early may give an applicant first choice for housing
some rolling admission colleges still give students until May 1 to make a decision; this allows an applicant to weigh all options
a student who applies early and is rejected may still have time to apply to other colleges with winter deadlines
rolling admission colleges may remain an option if a student gets rejected elsewhere; some rolling admission colleges accept applications right up until classes start."</p>
<p>Some sample rolling admission policies:</p>
<p>University of Minnesota: Application review begins September 15; priority is given to applications received by December 15; after December 15th, applications are considered on a space-available basis.</p>
<p>Rutgers University: December 1st priority deadline; February 28th notification date; May 1st decision deadline; after December 1st, applications are considered on a space-available basis.</p>
<p>Indiana University: November 1st priority date for merit-based scholarships; February 1st priority date for admission; April 1st deadline to be considered for admission.</p>
<p>Penn State: November 30 priority date for admission</p>
<p>University of Pittsburgh: Applications accepted until class is full; January 15th deadline for scholarships</p>
<p>Thank you so much anialways. Was really helpful.</p>