<p>My application is pretty much done -- essays polished, no more scores to come in. I'm applying RD, but for the Nov 15 merit scholarship deadline. Is there an advantage to applying closer to the deadline, or earlier? Thanks!</p>
<p>The only potential advantage to applying earlier (that I can see): If you do wind up to be missing something in your app (or if something goes missing in the mail), then you have more time to correct the situation.</p>
<p>do the letters of rec have to be in by the nov 15th merit scholarship deadline also?</p>
<p>There’s usually a little bit of leeway for recommendations, but you should call the office of admission to get a reliable date.</p>