<p>Basically 3.6 UW GPA and 31 ACT. My app really isn't fine-tuned and I have 3 days left to finish it. I really am not expecting a scholarship, I rather have my app finalized than have a small chance at getting some money. However, is there any benefits to applying December 1st rather than January 1st in terms of admission? If not I think I will just apply January 1st. My thinking is that adcoms might say, "Oh this student is not good enough for a scholarship, but we will accept him." What do you guys think?</p>
<p>There is NO downside to applying by December 1st, and NO benefit to waiting to aplly until January. The only difference between the two deadlines is that those who apply by December 1st are eligible for the more than 600 merit scholarships the class of 2011 will be awarded in amounts from $2,500 to $40,000 per year, and those that apply by January 10th are not.</p>
<p>Those not selected for scholarships wil not be differentiated from those who apply by January 10th in any way - the admissions commitee will not be able to make the statement you suggest.</p>
<p>Perhaps you have accomplished something unusual, had a unique background, overcome special challenges or are highly talented. Any of these MIGHT make your application stand out from other candidates. It is not all about scores.</p>
<p>You have some time left. Send in the completed application. There is no downside. In addition to the well known Trustee and Presidential Scholarships many others are available. Some are for students from certain ethnic groups or those with talents in the arts. Many are from local alumni clubs. For example, our Atlanta alumni club gave five scholarships last fall for students from this area. The NYC Alumni Club gave $32,000 in scholarships. The Asian Pacific Alumni Club gave 27 scholarships. Naturally, these are competitive. If your application is not submitted by the early deadline you will not be considered for any of these scholarships.</p>
<p>definitely apply by dec. 1 if you can, i had a lower gpa than you and i ended up getting a full ride.</p>
<p>^ Did you just apply by Dec 1st or did you fill out the additional application for the Alumni scholarships?</p>
<p>dec. 1, i did not apply for any additional scholarships.</p>
<p>Just to clarify again, Dec 1st means we can hand in our app on Wed the 1st at 11:59pm pacific standard time? And does anyone know if the servers usually crash?</p>