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Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I am applying to Penn RD.
However, I am almost done with my application--as in just putting finishing touches--since I worked on it a lot during the summer.
So, my question.</p>

<p>Does Penn (and other schools in that tier) look down on people who send in their RD application before the ED deadline? I am planning on submitting my app in October. I guess my worries are that 1) they'll think I slacked through my app (which I hope will be apparent that I didn't once they look at it, so not much of a worry) and 2) look down on the fact that I finished the app in time for the ED deadline but am not "passionate" enough about the school to apply there early. If any of that makes sense.</p>

<p>Am I just being paranoid?</p>

<p>Thanks for reading!</p>

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<p>none of those questions are material. just submit the application on like December 15th or something and you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>So submitting RD app before ED deadline is bad? I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you mean by “material”.</p>

<p>Thanks for the quick reply, by the way!</p>

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<p>I meant none of that matters. I can’t say it looks good or bad and I doubt anyone in this forum can say so conclusively but assume the following:</p>

<p>If you submit it now, you risk a complication at no benefit. If you submit it later, you have no risk and no benefit.</p>

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<p>^agreed. Plus if something comes up during the year that can help your app, you’ll still be able to add it.</p>