wait to apply until after National Merit letters go out?

We were advised by a school counselor to wait until the NMS letters go out in September to submit applications, but hearing all of the talk about the earlier you apply, the better for admissions, scholarships, and housing has me questioning her advice.

Not sure how our son should proceed. Any advice or experience?

Thanks!

If you think you might make NMSF, I would wait. I am not aware of any preferential treatment given to an app received in September as opposed to October.

Investigate by school…rolling admissions vs regular decision.

What is your PSAT and what is your state?

Yes, there are some schools where housing can be first come, first serve

PS…you’ll soon learn that GCs often give bad advice

Texas…his score was 1480 with the selection index of 221.

Wait until he finds out about NMSF status. That score is a good possibility based on estimates - though estimates this year with the change aren’t as reliable as past years.

@Dolemite Thank you! I guess we’ll know fairly soon now.