Emory University’s admissions department recently sent out an email basically saying they would accept applications up to January 7th (their original deadline was Jan 1st).
However, on the common app their deadline still reads January 1st. Will I still be able to submit my application up to the 7th, given that the common app supposedly bars you from submitting an application beyond a colleges deadline?
Apparently, Emory did this last year as well…
The exact wording of the email is as follows:
“Aim to submit your application by midnight eastern time on January 1, 2019. Both our Early Decision II and Regular Decision plans share the January 1 deadline. If for whatever reason, you do not meet the January 1 deadline, we are accepting applications through the first week of January. You do not need to let us know you need an extension; just submit your application as soon as possible. You will not be penalized for late submission.”
I reached out to both Emory and the CA for confirmation but neither got back to me.