Sending stuff after Jan 1st...?

<p>Hey guys, with all your knowledge of college admissions and what they do/don’t like, would it hurt me if i send in my common app and the supplement before the deadline but send the additional essay and the “supplementary materials” afterward (by which i mean first week of January). </p>

<p>The way i figure it, they just want to start all the files for the applicants right now - and my application and supplement will be in. I doubt they’ll start actually looking at anything until February (at least late January) so it shouldnt be too bad if the extra things come in a few days late… after all, plenty of teacher recs and school reports will too.</p>

<p>Or am i just disillusioning myself that my procrastination wont hurt…</p>

<p>Help!</p>

<p>send it in NOW</p>

<p>No--you need to send it NOW. Teacher recs and a resume, they'll let slide...not your essay! As far as adcom is concerned, you've had PLENTY of time to write it.</p>