<p>Does the Peer Evaluation need to be turned in by the January 1 deadline? Or do peers have the same leeway as schools in submitting documents slightly (definitely not egregiously) late?</p>
Hi CallMeJonah. Not sure if this is still relevant for you. Now things are a bit different as we’re now dealing with a January 6 deadline (http://admissions.dartmouth.edu/). I’m planning to apply RD too. Can’t give you a definitive answer…but I would assume the same leeway exists. However, Dartmouth’s website does have the optional peer evaluation “Due Jan. 1” (http://admissions.dartmouth.edu/apply/choose-your-path/regular-decision/checklist). With the extended deadline I would recommend being as prompt as possible.
The peer evaluation is not due on either January 1 or January 6 (your part of the application is due by that date). I would recommend having it complete it ASAP as Dartmouth will start sending likley letters in February.