Why would the minerva website close down on Jan 21 at 10 bloody pm?

Colleges & Universities A-Z McGill University
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<p>Isn't the deadline Jan 21, midnight? How am I supposed to submit the application for the scholarship now? What is wrong?</p>

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<p>Remember, kids - don’t ever try to submit a form on the day of its deadline. Ever.</p>

<p>That being said, that’s awful this happened to you. Maybe you could try emailing a representative and ask whether they will grant you some leeway on submitting the scholarship app, since there were technical difficulties.</p>

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<p>Overload most likely, too many people trying to access the site at the same time.</p>

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<p>n.b just checked it out…</p>

<p>Minerva monthly downtime - Jan. 21 at 10 pm to Jan. 22 at 12 pm</p>

<p>JAN. 21, 2012 - 10:00 PM TO JAN. 22, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Banner/Minerva and the myMcGill portal will be unavailable from January 21 at 10 pm to January 22 at 12 pm, for regular monthly maintenance.</p>