<p>is there an advantage to applying one way or the other?</p>
<p>If you can’t imagine what the advantages of each are, then maybe you should just try doing it one way and see if works for you. If it doesn’t, try the other way.</p>
<p>Look up the schools that you’re applying to and see if they want you to apply online; some schools require applicants to apply online. For the other schools, it’s up to you.</p>
<p>Save some trees. Apply online.</p>
<p>Some schools will waive the fee if you apply online.</p>
<p>Applying online is much easier in my opinion. No hassle with typewriters or any of that. Plus instant submission. You could literally turn it in 1 minute before the deadline and be okay. :)</p>
<p>but if you apply online, how are you gonna submit those essays, score reports, financial aid form,…etc?</p>
<p>^by mail…</p>