<p>I'm doing the application through the Common App website but I want to submit my application by paper. I noticed that at the end it lets you view your application as a pdf. Can I print this out and send by mail?</p>
<p>Also, can I get more than 2 teacher evals (i'm thinking 3)?</p>
<p>Yes and yes.</p>
<p>Yes, you can submit it on paper, but unless you have a compelling reason to do so, it's really not worth it. Online submission is much easier, and makes it easier for the college to track your documents. It's highly preferred that you submit it online.</p>
<p>I like my handwriting. I kinda wish everything had to be done on paper -- and handwritten -- 'cause my handwriting could be a "hook." D:</p>
<p>Is there any incipient disadvantage if you submit it by paper?</p>
<p>It's easier to lose or misfile your papers. Submitting online also makes paying the application fee easier. Submitting online also makes it easier to proofread and edit.</p>
<p>Most colleges prefer that you submit online. I honestly can't think of any good reason to submit by paper.</p>
<p>Disadvantage: It may cost more application fee to submit (not to mention postage, paper, ink, etc.) And you blantantly ignored adcom's suggestions. For example, Columbia says you must only send paper if you have absolutely no access to a computer. You obviously do if you're on CC.</p>
<p>Ok. The problem is, as much as I'd like to submit by online, one of my teachers would prefer to do it by mail, because he's rather computer-slow. Also if I submit thru the Common App I won't be able to submit a CD of my music supplement, which is what I'm intending to do.</p>
<p>Addendum: Can I submit the Common Application portion online (through internet) and have the teacher recs and supplementary material submitted by mail?</p>
<p>Also what is "postmarked by November 1" mean?</p>
<p>Sorry for the onerous questions.</p>
<p>Yes you can submit the main part online and send the teacher recs and supplementary material by mail. In fact, that's what most people do. When you take something to the post office, they put a stamp on it which usually shows the date and zip code. The date shown on that stamp is the "postmark date."</p>
<p>You can have more than two teacher evaluations; however, bear in mind that college admissions officers have to go through a ton of paper when they're reading applications, so they'll probably appreciate it more if your application is as concise as possible. Come to think of it, I vaguely remember being told at the information session of one of the larger schools I visited that they only read the letters of recommendation they specifically ask for on the Common Application (unless the letter has to do with something non-academic such as one by a music or art teacher). Anyway, my main point is that unless you have a fantastic reason why you need or want to have three teachers write for you, just do the standard two. It's less work for everyone that way.</p>
<p>The biggest two reasons to submit online: speed and accuracy.</p>
<p>Applications submitted online go into an electronic pipeline. When the file arrives in our school's system, the central system automatically creates a student account and assigns you a checklist (items you need to submit to complete your app). If a counselor submits their forms/transcripts/profile via the Common App system, the items are automatically marked as complete on your check list.</p>
<p>If items are submitted on paper, the entire process is slowed down. Someone has to hand match each item to your computer record (or create a computer record for you). This can take considerably longer than the online method. The more hands involved, the greater the potential for something to be lost or misdirected.</p>
<p>By the way, we couldn't care less about your handwriting. We prefer applications to be typed.</p>
<p>so your application can arrive later , just as long as it is sent by Nov 1?</p>
<p>what's the deadline for your teachers to send your recs?</p>
<p>Each school has its own deadlines. Check with your My Colleges chart (I think that's what it's called) to see the different deadlines.</p>
<p>what a waste of paper...</p>
<p>colleges also prefer online apps</p>