No, all applications are hand delivered to faculty on the day after the application deadline. If you decide on projects too early, you may miss research opportunities that are posted late. The deadline is ALWAYS the first day of the second week of classes.

It is possible that a decision about an application could be influenced by your application number. Qualified American citizens definitely have high priority in the admissions procedure. For more about the priorities in the applications pool, see information about admissions for 2005- 2006 school year. See similar questions...

Applying early, whether ED or EA, is first and foremost a commitment to a college that it is absolutely your number one choice. There are both advantages and potential disadvantages to applying early, and the decision is not one to be entered into without considering all other options. See similar questions...

Historically, the rate of admission among early applicants has been higher than the overall admission rate. On the other hand, this higher rate reflects the fact that many of our strongest candidates apply early. We would therefore offer this advice: you should apply for Early Action if you have a strong interest in Yale and if you are comfortable early in your senior year with the credentials you will be presenting to the Admissions Committee. See similar questions...

Legacies receive maximum consideration under the Early Decision Plan. This is because an Early Decision application reflects the student's heightened personal commitment to Penn, independent of any family influence. Penn's Early Decision Plan is binding. Legacies are encouraged to apply Early Decision if Penn is their first choice institution. See similar questions...

Yes, however, we take very few students; the average is 6 per year. Applications are taken June 1 through August 1. See similar questions...

A - Yes. Applications are received in a faster manner than the conventional paper application, which in turn allows the admission office to response to the applicant quicker! back to top See similar questions...

Early Action/Early Decision is an option for students who have decided on their top choice university, to indicate that preference by submitting their application early and, in the case of Early Decision, committing to attending that university if they are accepted (i.e. they must reject offers from all other universities if they are accepted). The deadline for Early Action/Early Decision is about 2 months earlier than the regular decision deadline. See similar questions...

Learning in a mentored environment while working with experienced mediators is an important advantage. In addition, Early Settlement mediators frequently express their feelings of heartfelt gratitude in wanting to give back to the community that has given them so much. See similar questions...

You get an earlier reply, but there is no strategic advantage or disadvantage to applying Early Action. Our Early Action program is nonbinding, and students admitted under it will have until May 1, like all other admitted students, to decide on matriculation. See similar questions...

Yes. We start reviewing applications as soon as all the documents have been received. Applying earlier would be an added advantage. Although there's no minimum cut off for the GRE scores, we do give a lot of importance to the scores while reviewing the applicants. See similar questions...

Yes, you will receive immediate notification that your scholarship application has been submitted and will be notified if you have failed to complete a required section of the form. You will still need to follow up with the college regarding your Financial Information Form. See similar questions...

Yes. Because students are notified on a continuous basis throughout each stated application deadline period, the class may become filled over time, and admissions decisions may become limited by space and student mix. Therefore, applicants are advised to apply for admission as early as possible. Candidates denied admission during one deadline period cannot reapply during another admissions deadline period in the same academic year. See similar questions...

Early Decision (ED) is an option that allows students who feel sure that Johns Hopkins is their first-choice college to apply before the regular deadline and to receive their admission decision early. If admitted, it's also a contract to enroll. Read more here. See similar questions...

Most students who are not admitted Early Decision are deferred and re-evaluated as Regular Decision candidates. In some cases, the Admissions Committee will deny admission at the ED review. See similar questions...

We have a non-binding early notification program. If you submit your application by November 1 and it is completed by November 22, your decision will be mailed in mid-December. If your application is denied, it is a final decision and will not be returned to the applicant pool. You have until mid-April to decide whether to accept an offer of admission. See similar questions...

Yes, if admitted to the Washington College of Law under Early Decision Option you must enroll at the Washington College of Law, withdraw all applications at other law schools regardless of your status and not initiate any new applications a non-refundable deposit of $700 will be due by January 15, 2008. Generally, the severity of the crime and any pattern of violations will have the greatest affect on the committee's decision. See similar questions...