Transfer Questions

<p>Hi, I am in the process of applying to some universities as a sophomore transfer and I just have some quesitons regarding the process. First, one of my top choice schools' priority app deadline is april 1st, well before my final transcripts will be sent. Should I send the app in before april 1st and the transcripts will get there when they get there? Would that be helpful or harmful? Also, I got a D because of a very weird/difficult professor in a summer class I took, since most schools won't allow a grade like that transfer, will they still consider it when evaluating my transcripts? Will it be factored into the gpa? Sorry if these questions are wordy but I would greatly appreciate some help. Thanks!</p>