Deadlines...How Serious Are They?

Applying to College
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<p>Well, the college process is when procrastination really comes back to bite you in the @$$. </p>

<p>I have most of my stuff in (or posted marked before January 1st or whatever the deadlines are), but Boston College require AP scores be sent and U of Rochester alongwith a bunch of other schools suggest AP scores be sent. </p>

<p>AP scores can only be requested through phone or mail...and the offices appear to be closed during the holiday break...will I be OK if they arrive a week late?</p>

<p>And what if I'm missing materials for some reason and they contact me about it...will they still consider my app if certian materials are late?</p>

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<p>most schools (if they're nice, hopefully you're applying to nice schools) won't care too much.</p>

<p>Occasionally, a good "stuck up" school (hmmmm no mentioning names here!) will have a problem but most of the time you'll be OK.</p>

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<p>They are called DEADlines for a reason</p>

<p>luckily, schools are lax because people take time to get stuff done.</p>

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<p>BC doesn't require AP scores sent. Where do you get your info?</p>

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<p>wait...why do they require AP scores to be sent? i thought you only sent those after you've decided which school you're attending?</p>

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<p>I'm looking at their app checklist and sending ap scores isnt listed as optional...maybe I'm wrong (I hope...cuz my ap scores will be late).</p>

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<p>maybe they just mean that they want you to self-report the scores on your app.</p>

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<p>No.9 on the checklist goes like this :</p>

<p>Have you requested that all AP exam scores be reported to Boston College (Code 3083)?</p>

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<p>I got into the Honors Program EA without sending AP scores. I really don't think it matters. Maybe it's just for once you enroll? Otherwise that would just be a waste of money.</p>

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<p>I agree... don't spend the money on sending them unless you know that they are willing to look at them after the deadline.</p>