<p>D had a deadline for one of her applications on January 2. She submitted the Common App application 12/27 and a very extensive, hard copy, required portfolio around the same date via USPS. She also THOUGHT she sent the Common App Supplement on 12/27 but she only printed it out. She sent it tonight after reviewing the apps on her Common App account and realizing her error.<br>
School received her main app and issued her an admissions account. The site also says something to the effect of "don't even think of calling us until February; we'll contact you if something is missing."
What do you think? Should she call? She is afraid that they'll toss the app cause the Common App supplement wasn't sent in on time.</p>
<p>They opened an account for her and i don't think it will be a problem. Mine sent an entire app in late to a popular school and it was not a problem.</p>
<p>"She is afraid that they'll toss the app cause the Common App supplement wasn't sent inon time."
Tell her to relax. College admission offices right now are wading through, sorting out and scanning THOUSANDS of pieces of paper- teacher recommendations, supplements, etc. Colleges won't know which applications are complete for WEEKS yet.</p>
<p>I think she's OK. Good luck to her!</p>
<p>Agree that you can relax: not only are the mailing rooms in admission offices in a state of chaos for a few weeks, colleges WANT complete applications, both to bring them their admitted class and to keep their app #s up and admission rate down. The chances of a supplement that arrives a few days late invalidating an app. are vanishingly small. Good luck to your D!</p>
<p>Thanks for the encouragement. I'll let you know what happens.</p>
<p>Don't call if they say not to. You cannot change what they decide to do. Relax. They are used to things coming in at different times.</p>
<p>If they say not to think about calling until February, it means that's how long it will take for them to process every piece of information they've gained. A few days will not matter, as they do not just shut down their mailboxes after a certain date. Deadlines are just there to scare people, and thus make it easier to sort the material in a timely manner.</p>