<p>Are people notified earlier on their decision if they apply to this deadline? </p>
<p>Is it smart to apply earlier even though you have a highly unlikely shot to get a good scholarship? </p>
<p>Thanks for reading.</p>
<p>From Nikara’s FAQ’s at the top or the USC thread:
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<p>After those who are invited for scholarship interviews are notified, all other applicants are put in the same pool. Those who applied by the scholarship deadline will not be notified earlier just for submitting their application early. </p>
<p>It is smart to apply early because everyone has a shot at a scholarship.</p>