How strict is UT on deadlines?

nosilagrace
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:01:37 +0000

I submitted my University of Texas at Austin application last night and after I submitted it showed me a screen with other admission requirements that were needed.
Here’s my problem:
The registrar at our school had taken a leave of absence and did not return until yesterday. My transcripts were not sent out until today. Although they were overnighted and will arrive in Texas Saturday at the latest (I’m from California), the rule on the website says, “Must arrive at the admissions office by the December 1st deadline”

I called the admissions office and the operator was very rude and did not help my predicament at all. He basically told me to just wait it out and see. My question for you CCers is: should I just withdraw my app if my transcripts won’t get to the office on time?