<p>Hi parents,
I posted this on another section of the forum, but so far i've only received one snide response, and i thought the parents might be more helpful.</p>
<p>I mistakenly thought one of my apps was due this monday (the 15th), when in fact it was due last friday (the 12th). I have already been accepted EA at my top choice school, and this college isn't particularly high on my list. I also acknowledge that this mistake is entirely inexcusable, and entirely my fault.</p>
<p>That said, I've already sent the school transcripts, teacher recs, and an artistic supplement. Is there any chance they'll still look at my app, even though it's two days late? or will they automatically toss it? </p>
<p>I know this is a ridiculous thing to have done, and I probably just forfeited my app, but I just wanted to check in which you parents before I completely write it off, since you have lots of experience with the college process.</p>
<p>It's my understanding that many schools will accept applications that are a little late. I'd send it in anyway. There's really no down-side to it, is there?</p>
<p>Go ahead with it -- you might want to call the admissions department on Tuesday to verify that it will be o.k. I think 90% of colleges are happy to look at apps that trickle in a little late, especially if it is coming from a strong student. If you fed ex it or send it 2-day priority mail it will physically get there ahead of many apps that were sent regular mail on Friday.</p>
<p>If you've already been accepted to your top choice school, why does it matter whether they look at your application or not? Please don't be greedy and accumulate acceptances just to make yourself feel good. This steals spots away from other applicants for whom that school may be their first choice.</p>
<p>Also reread the EA contract to see if it requires you to withdraw all applications upon acceptance. If this is in the contract and they find out that you're still applying to schools, they have every legal right to withdraw their acceptance.</p>
<p>If an applicant is qualified to get into a school, he/she will get in. If they don't accept a person, that's because the adcom didn't think that person would be a fit, not because the OP "took their spot".</p>
<p>Anyway, the OP may be considering this school for financial reasons, etc. It's a little harsh to assume he/she is just "accumulating acceptances" to feel good. </p>
<p>Go ahead and call the admissions office. You might be surprised to find they'll accept it a bit late, esp. if it arrives during their filing period.</p>
<p>breadandbutter07, i am waiting to hear on scholarships from other schools (including the one in question) and so am not dead-set on my EA school at this point. Also, EA isn't binding. This school doesn't require me to accept/reject their offer of admission until may. I'm not trying to "make myself feel good" here.</p>
<p>thank you to the other two posters. I think I will call the school on Tuesday and see if they're willing to accept the app. as i said, they should already have some kind of folder opened for me as I sent in my other materials over a month ago. it's worth a shot anyway!</p>
<p>vegangirl, I wouldn't call. I'd just send it. Why call attention to the fact it was late? It is reasonable to assume that at least one correctly timed app will be arriving at the same time your's does. Given the variables. ;)</p>
<p>vegangirl, will the site allow you to submit it on-line now? If so, why don't you do that? I doubt if anybody will be in the admissions office till Tuesday and they will probably just do what they do with all the online apps (whatever that is) when they get there Tuesday morning. </p>
<p>Now if you are locked out and it won't take it on-line I'd still mail a hard copy.</p>
<p>Just send it. The people going through and sorting applications probably aren't checking postmarks until the majority of on-time applications stop coming in. Unless money is such an issue that you don't want to spend the application fee, I don't see the harm in sending it in. Congratulations on your EA!</p>
<p>Don't submit online AND send a hard copy. Many schools do not appreciate that (no reason to get them more upset). Just submit it online. A few kids from my daughter's school submitted their EA/ED a few days late and still got in. Most schools probably have this weekend and Mon off anyway.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the parents who gave me suggestions/encouragment. I emailed my regional admissions person for the school to apologize and explain and she said it would be fine since they're still sorting through lots of apps. Who knows if it'll effect the decision anyway, but at least they're going to give me a shot. that's all i can really ask for, and i'm very relieved!</p>