<p>I just want some clarification. Many of universities on their website post that supplemental applications, teacher's recommendations, School forms, and transcripts must be sent on the same date as the application deadline, which is usually January 1st. However, many people here say that they can be sent afterwards, even though the university states otherwise. How exactly does that work?</p>
<p>Universities realize you don’t have any power over what the school does in meeting deadlines. They give some leeway there - the amount given is up the college. You are not given any extra time for things YOU are in charge of doing, like getting the app in.</p>
<p>So… they’re similar to a mother that always say “clean your room within 30 mins!!!” but is completely fine if you take an hour?</p>
<p>The supplemental application (I’m assuming you mean college-specific supplements with extra questions and essays) must be sent by the deadline. The rest just has to be in as soon as possible. Colleges understand that you can’t force teachers and guidance counselor to get it in on time.</p>
<p>Most schools seem to follow up on missing bits of applications that are beyond the student’s control. They often do this by contacting the counselor and they sometimes contact the student directly.</p>
<p>Here’s a silly idea -</p>
<p>How about getting everything done way before January 1?</p>
<p>Then there is nothing to worry about. ;)</p>
<p>@Raypen - your analogy is faulty. Your mother knows that you have complete control over when your room is cleaned. Also, while colleges will grant some leeway, it is unlikely that they will effectively double (30 minutes to one hour) the time allowed for you to complete your applications.</p>
<p>A better analogy might be if your coach says that you need to be at the field and ready for the game in 30 minutes. However, after leaving your house immediately following the coach’s phone call, traffic delays your arrival and it takes 35 minutes. You have done everything in your power to meet the deadline but circumstances beyond your control caused a reasonable delay.</p>
<p>An even better analogy would somehow include the fact that you have had months, if not years, to prepare to meet the required deadline. Start early and don’t procrastinate!</p>
<p>Thank you for asking this! I asked a much more specific version of the same question earlier after one of the three people I asked for a recommendation finally got back to me and said they’ll have it by the end of the week, but the deadline is today. I’m so glad to know that they could still accept it!!</p>