<p>Well, the first piece for our kids was the common application. After they had submitted the initial applications they requested SAT scores. Be careful about the scores. Some schools only take paper copies and it takes a while for the College Board to get them out. Both of my son’s community college recommenders sent in his electronic recommendations immediately. I sent in the whole packet described above by mail maybe one or two weeks after son submitted his application. I don’t remember to tell you the truth. Then, in January, we submitted the midterm grades with an updated transcript and that common app midterm report. The extra letters of recommendation were probably sent in early January. </p>
<p>So, to answer your question, I don’t know if it matters how you submit the application, but it does seem that if you submit in parts, you’re increasing the odds that one part will go missing in the admissions office. I just wanted to get what I described above into the schools in one big organized bundle.</p>