Questions on DEADLINE, Supplement Essay

Colleges & Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>1) The website says it is "encouraged" to submit all materials by Dec. 15. How important is this; would it really make a difference if I submitted my app nearer to Jan. 1?</p>

<p>I thought that maybe the Dec. 15 encouraged date was to make processing apps easier and facilitate arranging interviews...in which case do you think it would be fine if I submit my Common App before the 15th, but wait to send my supplement?</p>

<p>2) For the 'choose your own quote' prompt:
So long as the quote is from an essay or book, how serious/meaningful do you think it needs to be? I want to consider using a more lighthearted/funny quote, but the other two quotes (Wilson, West) are very serious. On that note, is the entire essay meant to be more serious as a whole do you think? Or do they not care?</p>

<p>Any and all advice is very much appreciated!</p>

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<p>1) call them
2) whatever: be yourself</p>

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<p>they encouraged dec 15th to stagger the apps they get. they don’t want to get thousands on jan. 1st</p>

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<p>Does “by the 15th” mean I can submit it tomorrow? I know it’s not a huge deal but I have my transcript and counselor stuff being sent out tomorrow and I figured I could go home and finish up the common app on the website after school.</p>

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<p>as long its before the final deadline of dec 31st!</p>

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<p>oops, i meant jan 1st!</p>