<p>My question is the same as the title, but I'll reiterate. I've heard from a few (albeit somewhat unreliable) sources that it hurts your chances to apply close to the deadlines. I'm a major procrastinator and honestly this has been worrying me, so would someone be so kind as to clear this up?</p>
<p>Some believe that certain people get rejected from HYP, etc. because the adcoms have already chosen enough candidates, and so everyone after that is rejected. This belief stems from the fact that people with virtually the same stats--down to their location and race and even essay quality--get different results in admission (one's accepted, the other rejected, etc.).</p>
<p>So it might depend on where you're applying.</p>
<p>I would say no because I have done it before.</p>
<p>No, they look at all of them at the same time</p>
<p>I heard they look at the apps same time. They have a set period of time they choose to sit and read all apps. So I hope that's true since I've also sent in my apps right on the deadline dates or just a little bit before.</p>
<p>They're not going to reject you based on the time you sent it in. That is absurd thinking. Even if it's in the last second before the deadline, you're technically before the deadline. They would've posted something if they based it on times.</p>
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They're not going to reject you based on the time you sent it in. That is absurd thinking. Even if it's in the last second before the deadline, you're technically before the deadline. They would've posted something if they based it on times.
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<p>Hell, they might even still take the OP in even if he sends the stuff late (though of course, I wouldn't recommend it).</p>
<p>this is not rolling admissions, after all</p>
<p>I know someone who was accepted to Ivy with a late app. The application to this Ivy was an afterthought. Not condoning this, but just to illustrate that op's concern is nothing to worry about. With rolling admissions, it might be an issue.</p>