<p>Admissions will not look at your package until they have received your first semester grades so you can plan accordingly. Just ensure that when they do receive them that the remainder of your package is complete. </p>
<p>When you do the on-line application, it will still ask for your high school math and English teacher’s recommendation. If you desire to use a college prof instead, clear it with admissions first.</p>
<p>Don’t assume that after a year of college that the process will be less competitive. Applications are up. I am aware of an unsuccessful 2011 candidate who was 3Qed but, after a year of college with a 3.8 GPA and raising his SATs, he was unable to scholastically qualify for 2012.</p>