How important is it to apply priority?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Obviously it's past the priority deadline. Will it kill my chances if I apply past it? I read on this board that 90% of people admitted are people who apply before the priority deadline; is this because the huge majority of applications are sent in before then, or is it because admission standards are considerably higher after the deadline?</p>

<p>If it helps you to give me a better answer, I'm out of state, (MA) 2160 SAT, economics major.</p>

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<p>It doesn’t kill your chances, but it doesn’t help them either. Just keep your fingers crossed.</p>

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<p>How much does it hurt them? A lot or a little?</p>

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<p>They only accept ten percent of students who apply after the priority deadline. Also, if you did not apply priority you lose out on the honors program and other scholarships. For state schools, priority deadline is really important. Keep your fingers crossed, though. You still have a shot.</p>