December 1...but why?

mistofthekane
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:34:59 +0000

Does Harvard “encourage” kids to submit their apps by December 1 to stagger the apps so that they’re not drowning in candidates later on? And since it’s just a suggestion, would it work against you if you submitted on, say… December 15?

I just realized that today and figured out I have to send my SAT scores and ask my teachers to hurry up the recommendations…