<p>How strict are the application deadlines, i.e. if the students submitted their part, but school or teacher recommendations come in late, is it a major problem? At my daughter's ED school, they sent her a postcard saying they will notify mid November (deadline is 11/1) whether app is complete. Let's say something is missing, does that disqualify her for ED?</p>
<p>As long as her app has been submitted on time, having school reports or teacher recommendations arrive late isn't a problem. Your D might want to call the admissions office next Monday (10/31) to inquire about whether all the materials have arrived.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Our experience confirmed what Little Mother said (i.e., that late teacher/GC reports don't disqualify applicants) with one possible exception. The teacher rec. for Pomona expressly stated: "For this candidate to receive consideration for admission, this form must be received in our office by the appropriate application deadline." (D applied RD, not ED, so I don't know if the receipt by deadline requirement applied to ED; her rec arrived on time so I also don't know how strictly Pomona adheres to the receipt by deadline requirement.) I guess all of this is a long-winded way of saying that I'd be inclined to err on the safe side and double-check with the school, even though I doubt there'd be a problem. (PS - Little Mother: I think I recall that your D's at Pomona, so if I'm giving incorrect advice, fire away.)</p>