<p>The 2 safety schools that my son is applying to have rolling admission policies. His guidance counselor told him to get his applications in ASAP but he doesn't yet have all the materials he needs for the application to be complete. (Teachers recs, Oct SAT scores)
If the schools accept apps until Feb 1st, how soon realistically does he need to get his application in?</p>
<p>Depends on which schools he is applying to. Minnesota stopped accepting students by Nov. two years ago. Also many rolling admission schools have earlier scholarship deadlines. Which schools?</p>
<p>Rolling admissions means a student’s application is reviewed when it is received by the university. A decision is made and the student is notified of the decision within a few weeks. The sooner you submit your application, the higher chances of admission and better financial aid.</p>
<p>I can attest to the earlier the better route for RA. S2 has 2 complete acceptances, and merit $$ figures already. Has likely acceptance from third RA school and notification that he qualifies for significant merit $$ there. Plus, there is the peace of mind that he is going to college "somewhere" already. That is the best part of RA schools.</p>
<p>ASAP is best as some schools change the acceptance criteria as they get filled up, so earlier is better. I believe PSU is one for example.</p>
<p>wait, does PSU have a rolling basis? I sent my app for them in august and my transcript was sent in early october. it says on the website to have your stuff in by...i think november first. does that mean it's a rolling basis after november first?</p>
<p>Two more RA acceptances here in today's mail. Seriously, the earlier you apply RA, the earlier you hear back. It helps to have the teacher and GC on board, of course, but both readily did their part to speed things up for my S. It is so worth it to have 4 acceptances in hand mid fall semester. </p>
<p>The significant merit $$ offered also helps insure senioritis does not destroy the rest of the school year. S knows he has to keep his grades up or that $$ will disappear. That is a great motivator, IMO.</p>