What's the best time for transfer students to submit their application for Fall 2018?

I am attending CC and I have 60+ hours so far. I will have more by the time Fall comes around.

I am eligible for automatic transfer acceptance.
GPA 3.9
Major: COLA-geography

I know that the deadline in March, but I’m wondering if it will do any good if I completely finish and submit my application before winter break. I’ve noticed that mose acceptances for transfer students come out from April-June, but will me having automatic transfer admission make my decision come out faster?

I’m not sure if I should hold off and write my essays over winter break or submit them before? Will it make much of a difference on when I get my decision?

The deadline for transfers is actually on February 1st! Btw I’ve submitted my application around mid December and currently my application is under review until I submit one more required document

The deadline for UT is March 1st. @warda