<p>does it hurt your chances if you don't send in your application by Dec 15th? Is that like the unofficial official deadline or something? or is that just a recommended deadline?</p>
<p>No, it won't hurt you at all if you miss that deadline.</p>
<p>I was told that by submitting it by December 15th you improve your chances of getting an interview, which could improve or hurt your chances depending on how well you interview.</p>
<p>if it's about the interview, then no, I don't think december 15th is actually a fixed deadline. it's more of a guideline. it doesn't make sense that ur chances of getting an interview drops dramatically after a single date. just submit as soon as possible so that your name gets a higher position on the interview waiting list.</p>
<p>getting an interview really doesnt affect ur chances that much</p>