<p>what does it mean by “international application decisions are released on a rolling basis”?
By the way, this is what I found in Stony Brook Uni website under “Current Students”.</p>
<p>But I also found it is stated that the deadline is March 1. Can someone explain it to me? I’ve heard that rolling basis mean that they still accept application after deadline, is it true?</p>
<p>The deadline to accept applications from candidates is firm. </p>
<p>When they say “rolling”, they mean they will announce acceptances/rejections in waves rather than a firm date.</p>
<p>To elaborate further, they will assess the applications as they receive them and send accept/reject decisions as they finish each app review.</p>
<p>so does that mean they will accept my application even after the deadline?</p>
<p>It means you are supposed to submit your application by March 1, but they’ll give you a decision when they choose to. Their notification date is what’s “rolling,” not your deadline to apply.</p>
<p>Doesn’t sound like such a good deal for the applicant, does it?</p>
<p>Will they still read and evaluate your application if you send it after the deadline? Maybe. But they don’t have to. If I were applying, I’d be sure to send my application on time.</p>
<p>The advantage for the applicant is potentially getting an admittance early in the application cycle to take some pressure off. Obviously that doesn’t apply if you apply later…</p>