I’m planning on applying to my first choice (Brown) ED, but I am somewhat behind on essays, and I would like to have as much time as possible to edit my application before I submit it.
I have heard horror stories about portals crashing on the application due date, and I’m wondering what the likelihood of being unable to submit my application if I wait until October 31/November 1. Also if the portal does crash, will applicants be given an extra day?
Slim to none. The Common App site is more likely to crash on 12/31 (which I don’t think will happen either). The volume of applications on 11/1 vs. 1/1 is but a fraction.
Of course. That said, planning for that is not a good strategy. It’s like praying for a snow day to get out of an English exam.
It happens. You are taking your chances. It can be a real headache – the portals are usually setupnto not accept the apps after the deadline. You might be able to contact the school to get them to takebit late in that situation.
Thanks for the info!
I completely disagree with the assessment of “slim to none” I would say it is at least “reasonably possible”
Yeah, I gave too narrow a band. 
But I stand by my counsel to not plan for that happening.