<p>I know LORs and transcripts usually aren't due until about a month after the application deadline, but is there any disadvantage of not getting them in by the deadline? One of my recommenders is taking his time...</p>
<p>No, not really.</p>
<p>Your application probably won't be read until it's complete, but as long as the department doesn't have rolling admissions, it doesn't matter.</p>
<p>No. There is such thing as a phone call between profs and the adcoms. You're better off just sititng around waiting for your letter.</p>