<p>I’m really struggling with polishing off my essay. Do they care about how long before the deadline you submit the Common App, or is it something they don’t even notice?</p>
<p>They don’t notice. Use the time to perfect your application. Good Luck!</p>
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<p>I do not know whether this is accurate or not. Is it stated as opinion or fact? </p>
<p>Would be grateful for any substantiation of the opinion or fact by way of a link or claim of direct knowledge.</p>
<p>(My opinion is that they don’t notice either, but that is just a blind guess and I wouldn’t want any applicant to take that to the bank)</p>
<p>^^^ <a href=“Hangout On Air with Brown University Admissions Officers: "What Happens After You Press Submit" - YouTube”>Hangout On Air with Brown University Admissions Officers: "What Happens After You Press Submit" - YouTube;
<p>It’s discussed here. They don’t review apps in the chronological order submitted. They really don’t care. You should feel free to call if you’re concerned. They are very nice people and will answer your questions.</p>
<p>Thanks for the link.</p>
<p>My only cautionary note is to make sure that all of your supporting components are also submitted on time: test scores, transcripts, LoRs. Some colleges require that the entire application be complete by the ED deadline and many of those components are sent by overworked office workers and teachers. </p>
<p>More than some concern whether they prejucice against ED apps submitted close to the deadline (which I see would be ridiculous), I see THIS as a much larger issue
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<p>Submitting less than your best work, on one of the most important parts of your application, just to get under the ED deadline – is a BAD idea, IMHO. You’re better served getting it in to them in December than to rush a deficient one in under the wire in a week.</p>
<p>Good point. Don’t submit until you feel it’s your best work.</p>