<p>Okay this may seem like a very stupid question, but do we have to submit the application by 11:59pm EST on December 31st or January 1st??</p>
<p>OMG, they say clearly that Jan 1st is the deadline, which obviously means that you can still submit your application until 11:59.99999999 p.m EST on Jan 1st.</p>
<p>okay got the point lol</p>