UMich Expression of Continued Interest

Hi, I got deferred from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and have to write an “expression of continued interest” with a select prompt to write. It says “please submit this form by February 1st.” … Does this mean I can turn it in ON Feb 1st? Or do I have to do it by midnight tonight??

To me ‘by’ means before, not ‘on’ or ‘including’…but not sure UMich’s interpretation.

I would tell my kid to stop procrastinating and just get it done, today!

Good luck.

Get it done.

Now!