Hi I am applying to some very tough schools, some high ranking overall and an ivy or two, and I am prepared to fight for my admission.
To try and raise my chances, I have both a talent in the arts, and do rigorous astrophysical research, both of which I have worked very hard on and think will help me stand out in an applicant pool.
By December 1st, I plan to submit my Common App.
For the schools I wish to submit my art portfolio to, I am using Slideroom. Many have deadlines far after their common app deadline, but to be safe I am planning on submitting the portfolio Jan. 1st, way before most of the schools require the portfolio. This is because I am an AP art student this year and because December is a vigorous art month at our school, I hope to create promising pieces for my portfolio which I would otherwise not have ready by Dec 1st.
As for research, I have a decent draft of the overall paper, but there are a few competitions this month and and I want my paper to be extremely scrutinized before I submit it, and would like myself to have the breathing room over the month of December to do so.
Will submitting these supplements later than the ComApp have any affect of my admission decision? I know these are not rolling-action schools, but I am curious if it will still negatively effect me in any way?
Thank you!
Will submitting supplements later than the com. app affect a non-rolling regular decision admission?
Bump because I have this question as well with the writing supplements. (Assuming they’re all turned in before the deadline)
Usually, these schools will ask for your full application by the deadline of Jan. 1st. I’d suggest sending supplements a few days before that, as a precaution against technical SNAFUs.
Most colleges will match various elements of your app (recommendations, test score reports, supplements) to your file as they arrive, sometimes weeks apart. Submitting your supplement later than the Common App won’t hurt you at all.