<p>Hi, Byerly, </p>
<p>At my alma mater, the U of MN, I'm sure students are admitted until quite soon before each new school year starts--especially if they are desirable students. The student housing does fill up, and always has, and the recent honors program also fills up (but its hard deadline is really AFTER the regular decision deadline at any of the Ivies, I'm pretty sure). But I seem to recall, having once browsed the UIUC Web site for the information, that that school is all full by early December almost a full year before the admitted students start school. I rather suspect that at the more desirable rolling admission schools, it is important to apply as soon as possible, and I'm sure that's why Harvard has always permitted its SCEA applicants to apply to rolling admission schools on any schedule. The one key advantage of rolling admission is a fast answer. Most of my local friends have children who are considering the U of MN their "safety" school, and I think they will all know VERY soon, if they are applying as class of 2007 high school students, whether they are admitted or not. A promptly filed application to a rolling admission school can give a senior peace of mind as that senior applies to more formidable schools like Harvard.</p>