<p>I'm at a school with trimesters, not semesters. My two "dream schools" are in the HYPSM category. I think I'll be a stronger candidate after first tri senior grades are out. They come out about 1-3 weeks after the EA deadlines. Can I update my transcripts if I apply EA when grades come out? Or, are EA applications set in stone when filed? I know you can update regular apps. I'll have to submit without first tri grades by the deadline. Or, do I wait and apply RD when my GPA is stronger? I don't want to lose any EA advantage---but I do think that some of my senior ECs and GPA will be better in December.</p>
<p>Ask your guidance counselor to send grades along to your EA school ASAP if you think they will help you.</p>
<p>Contrary to popular belief, most EA/ED schools will be asking for grade updates before making their final decisions. They just won’t be asking you - but they will ask the school.</p>