<p>Apply prior to the final date and when you are SURE you have put together the best application you possibly can. Clemson has rolling admissions, so applying somewhat early can give you an advantage. But there is no need to shoot for the first day or the first month. For Stanford it does not matter, apply as early or as close to the final date as you want to. It is likely your transcripts and recommendations won’t get to the colleges until October at the earliest (assuming you have to ask teachers to write them when you get back to school). And they don’t look at your application until it is complete. Make sure your essays are rock solid (have a trusted adult review and make editing suggestions). If you expect any accomplishments it the fall (eg, being named a team captain or participation in an activity where you might get accolades) prior to the application due date, consider holding off so you present the strongest application possible.</p>
<p>Be sure you understand Stanford’s restrictive Early Action policy:</p>
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<p>Clemson is fine because it is a public university. But make sure you follow the rules for your other applications as well.</p>