Submit "by" deadline

<p>The deadline for scholarship consideration at USC and Wake Forest is December 1. On both of their websites, it says to submit the application "by December 1." Does this mean that I have to submit them by tomorrow, or can I actually submit them on December 1?</p>

<p>It probably means you can submit no later than midnight or the end of the day on December 1, but check with the schools.</p>

<p>Wouldn’t it be a good idea to submit it on the 30th just in case?</p>

<p>You have until end of day Dec 1 but I assume you understand that for USC that means you must submit the common app plus the USC supplemental app by that date, and your official high school transcript with school profile and your test scores must also be sent by that date. Not sure what is required by Wake Forest but assume you may face similar requirements.</p>