<p>not talking about EA/ED, but if i send something in NOW will my chances of getting in be better than if i do it december 31?</p>
<p>Doesn't matter, they're not read till next yr anyway. However, don't wait till the last minute to avoid Murphey's Law.</p>
<p>I disagree with CW. Admissions offices often begin to look at applications the moment they start to roll in. Some Universities use data mining to flag charts upon receipt. Colleges with rolling admissions or multiple notification deadlines often go on record saying earlier can be better. </p>
<p>In Florida, as the demand for spots goes up, the number os graduating seniors goes up, and the number of spots are frozen, admissions offices estimate with rolling admissions and multiple notification dates what the GPA and scores will be for consideration, and if the numbers of apps are up, the earlier the application the better the chance for a student on the fence credential wise. </p>
<p>Even when there are no rolling admisions or multiple notification dates, when admissions is slower, they have more time to actually read the essays, resumes, letter of rec. Standout students via EC's community service, and those showing passion etc might have a better chance with an early application. Closer to the end, when the sheer numbers start to roll in, sometimes it is the GPA and SAT/ACT only that will allow one to stand out.</p>
<p>ah, should've specified: non-rolling-admissions schools only; just the ones that notify in the spring.</p>
<p>and a related question -- are acceptances ever sent out earlier, or do they all go out in late march? that's a darn long time to wait.</p>
<p>"Closer to the end, when the sheer numbers start to roll in, sometimes it is the GPA and SAT/ACT only that will allow one to stand out."</p>
<p>Did you make that up, or is that a fact? I'm not trying to be rude; just asking because if that's a fact, than it might be to my advantage to wait.</p>
<p>Also a question......would a student ever be rejected early in the process when he/she might have been admitted later on? like, "oh, let's not let her in...someone better might come along" versus "well, we've seen about everyone, and she's still okay; let's let her in"</p>
<p>One thing we've learned; The schools d appied to early are now letting us know what's missing ( especially counselor/teacher recs), even though they were originally sent more than a month ago. I hate thinking about trying to deal with that if you didn't find out until school was out for Christmas.</p>
<p>^^ that is why college admissions are considered a "crap shoot." There is a lot of luck involved, and I don't doubt that that instance could occur.</p>
<p>I don't think it matters unless it's for rolling admissions. That is why it's called rolling admissions or if you're applying for financial aid. If you are ready by all mean send them in but don't rush and regret later on.</p>