<p>My brother has just finished his junior year of high school in the top 25%. His grades have gone up a lot from freshman year. He started out at a 2.8 and managed to pull a 4.0 both semesters of his junior year. He's now in his senior year and taking a lot of science (bio major) and honors classes. He's never had a D or F which I know Indiana is really big about. </p>
<p>The conflict is that he only has one recommendation instead of two because the teacher said she was too busy. Should he attempt at getting a 2nd recommendation or just apply early?</p>
<p>When I applied to Indiana, the big things I remember was GPA and the time you applied, however times could have changed. Indiana's site if I read correctly wants OSS to be in the top 1/3. Which he is, so if he applies early does he have a good shot?</p>
<p>Applying early is also real important in possibly getting the most merit aid money for Out-of-staters. Everytime I login to Onestart and pay the registrar's bill I ask myself why I didn't encourage my son to apply a couple of months sooner.</p>
<p>Kinglin--Unless things have changed from when my OOS '06 son applied, only a GC rec was required, no teacher rec, and the online app was quick and painless, no essays. It's always best to apply as early as possible with rolling admissions schools. The upward trend with his GPA is good...how are his scores?</p>
<p>I'm a bit worried now. You guys all applying now, but he won't be able to because he needs the GC form filled out and transcripts sent. He won't be given the chance to get those things done until he gets back to school in late August.</p>
<p>It doesn't matter, he gets maximum consideration for scholarships as long as he applies before November 1st, and maximum consideration for admission as long as he applied before February 1st.</p>