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What is the difference between the Dec. and Jan. deadline
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It's just an advantage to apply by the priority deadline, especially if you're applying for Honors, like me.
My app is almost ready to goooo!
Is UW your number one?
Maybe my housing comment was based on my friends' advice, rather than "facts," but from what I've heard, the sooner you apply, the sooner you're admitted, and the sooner you're admitted the sooner you can make decisions/be first to sign up for priority housing, etc.
Too many "sooner"'s? Haha.
I submitted my app today, even though I want my Dec ACT scores to be considered. And the admissions counselor said that it would be in one's best interest to get their app in as soon as they can.
Last year the housing app date was the end of March, I believe. So if you want any choice in housing, or even housing for that matter, get your app in asap! A lot of kids don't hear until April, and that puts them at a disadvantage.
Last year UW guaranteed all frosh housing - but according to freshman D (who sent her app in early!!!) there are kids in forced triples that look the size of singles and some pretty weird housing arrangements. So get that appliction in. Once the rush starts after the holidays, it will take quite a while to hear. Last year D had hers in by Thanksgiving and an answer by Christmas. A couple of others I know had theirs in by Dec. 1 and heard in early Feb.
Now, they started rolling notification on Nov 1st, right? Which means I could have an answer before Dec 1st, yes?
As long as I get into UW, evvvverything will be fine.
On housing: definitely get your application in on the very first day it's open. Do not delay.
On the UW admissions website in the FAQ area, it states that the Dec. 1 date is called a "priority" deadline and is "especially important" to students who want to be considered for merit scholarships or honors programs. Interesting that it doesn't say that it is a mandatory deadline....but it's probably a good idea to get the application in early if it is impressive enough to be considered for merit $$$ or honors. Admissions probably needs as much time as possible to get thru those options.
As far as I know, notifications (for early apps) don't begin to be released until after Dec. 1.
I see what you are thinking, but remember-there really isn't any "regular decision" pool. It's simply that the U-Dub takes applications until a certain date, but begins notifying certain candidates (I'm guessing those that are absolute acceptances despite how many other apps are received) after Dec. 1. On the one hand, admissions would probably be able to be less rushed with apps that are turned in earlier...but you are right-there are probably a lot of strong candidates that are looking for $$ (or honors?) early in the process. Not sure you can outsmart 'em. Just make sure the app is your best representation--and I wouldn't wait til the deadline-that's for sure. Good luck.