I am applying to several Texas schools (UT Austin, A&M, UT Dallas) through the ApplyTexas. I want to submit my application for the early decision, and the deadline is coming up. My application is complete, but my essays and short answers are not done yet. I still need to have my teachers write me a recommendation letter but I can only tell them to write me one if I submit my application and get the access to the online portal of the college.
Can I submit my completed application now, and then submit my essays separately when I finish them? Would you recommend doing that or is it better to submit everything at once?