If I submitted my Common App application at 11:59 PM, is it on time?

pickledginger
Tue, 02 Jan 2018 06:55:25 +0000

Having just double checked on whether my S18’s NYU RD app was submitted timely or not a few minutes ago . . . . after he got a notification that it was received on 1/2/18 (which would be late), I am happy to copy the following from the Common App website:

"To meet an application deadline, you must submit your application materials by 11:59 pm on the deadline date posted on your Dashboard. The end of the deadline date is in your local time zone, not the college’s time zone. Keep in mind, all timestamps are recorded in EST (US Eastern Standard Time). It is always better to submit well before 11:59 pm to avoid last minute issues with your computer or internet access that might cause you to miss the deadline!

Example 1
You live in New York and have an application with a deadline of January 1. You have until 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on January 1 to submit your application.

Example 2
You live in California and have an application with a deadline of January 1. You have until 11:59 pm Pacific Standard Time on January 1 to submit your application."

So, we are relieved that the 1/2/18 timestamp did not mean that the application was late, since we are in California. He also got an email saying the application was received.

Good luck!