<p>Saman, I know it’s aggravating and confusing. November 1 is very early and a tough deadline to make, plus the application is time-consuming. Plumazul’s statement represents a lot of people I know who had their sights set on other schools but chose Maryland over a mountain of debt. Plus, Maryland’s Honors and Scholars programs make the university a very attractive option, and you will need to apply by Nov. 1 to be considered. Thank your counselor for giving you the priority deadline information, because many schools don’t do this.</p>