<p>Hello. I have a question regarding the CSS Profile. Two of the schools I'm applying to have a CSS Profile that is due by February 1st. My question is about the wording. When they say BY February 1st, does that mean that January 31st is the last day I can submit it or that I can still submit it on February 1st and be within the deadline? Thank you very much.</p>
<p>I think you should plan on getting it finished today. By literally means before. Another reason is Feb1 is on a weekend. </p>
<p>I would if I could, but my dad needs to get some sort of business paper so that I can fill a section of the profile. And unfortunately, the only day he can get it is tomorrow.</p>
<p>It appears to me that it’s ok to send the CSS on February 1. Quote from: "<a href="College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools;
<p>“If your PROFILE Application deadline is February 1, please be aware that on January 29, 30, 31, and February 1 activity on the PROFILE website is very heavy.”</p>
<p>So I guess it’s not recommended(slow website) but completely acceptable.</p>
<p>I also think it should be fine to submit it on Feb 1, but I would not wait unless necessary. Some schools may start processing before the deadline.</p>
<p>Oh for goodness sakes, if it’s due on February 1, you can file it on February 1!</p>
<p>And it makes no difference at all if “some schools” start processing earlier. That someone else’s profile was processed a week ago will have absolutely no impact on your financial aid award. Get it in when you can, and relax.</p>