<p>I am applying for a scholarship and the deadline is March 2nd. My teacher has not filled out my letter of rec. form, so I won't be able to send it until tom. So does it have to be postmarked before March 2nd, or do they have to get the packet before the date?</p>
<p>If it doesn't clearly state "postmarked by..." then I'd assume they should have it in their hands by March 2. Could be wrong, but I wouldn't want to take a chance. You can always mail overnight or if it's near enough to home hand deliver. I did that yesterday with one for my daughter - didn't want to trust a March 1 deadline to the mail so I hand delivered.</p>
<p>^^</p>
<p>Um, I thought that "postmarked by..." meant the postmark date would have to be that date.</p>
<p>When it says "received by..." that's the date they should have it in their hands.</p>
<p>I always go with postmarked. But that's because I'm a procrastinator. It has worked for me though.</p>
<p>I'd think opposite........deadline is when they need it in their hands unless it clearly states POSTMARKED> Still.....send it in any way. If in doubt, overnight it. Or hand deliver is close enough</p>