Is it disadvantegous to apply later to university?

Applying to College
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<p>Well, my parents want me to finish all my applications by Dec 1 because it will allow me to be at advantage since they (adcoms) will review my app first. However, even though I have finished most of my apps, i'm still reviewing and getting my essay revised by teachers, since it's one of the most important parts of the application.</p>

<p>So question: If I apply by Dec 15th, is I am a disadvantage than if i applied a 2 weeks earlier?</p>

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<p>The disadvantage is that you rush and don’t submit your best product. Colleges will read your app when it’s completed – often the inclusion of school reports, scores, etc. And these are out of your control. You could turn your stuff in tonight and not have your file reviewed until March – if items (which you’re not responsible for) have not arrived.</p>

<p>Take your time.</p>

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<p>@T26E4, thanks for the info, Really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>At colleges which are rolling admissions, the late applicants may be too late if the next freshman class (or freshman class in their applied-to division or major) has been filled.</p>

<p>Also, some colleges have a limited amount of merit scholarship money and stop giving merit scholarships after it runs out, or they may have an earlier deadline to apply for eligibility for merit scholarships.</p>

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<p>Depends on the college. Ime, colleges that are handling ED now, will be busy up to their notification mailing date. After that, regional reps might get a jump on their first-pass looks at RD. But that’s only first-cut, one of many steps a qualified app will go through. </p>

<p>Just don’t push the deadlines. It gets too crazy.</p>