<p>Will this get me any special treatment? I don't think so, but my friend thinks otherwise.</p>
<p>Only do this if you feel really good about the applications you are about to hit “send” on. Otherwise, take the time to do them right. Although I don’t think there is any concrete proof in it helping you beyond schools that have rolling admissions… it might help you land an interview early… not all applicants are guaranteed interviews, so, many colleges have cutoff dates for requesting an interview. That said, these days, interviews are not the be all/end all in terms of getting admitted… so, check and see how interviews play into the particular colleges you are considering.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>