<p>I think, in spirit, the Baker Island rule is still in place. I don’t know about the Common App in all regards, but I have heard enough stories about turning in apps late that it will accept the supplements and applications past the marked deadline, it just stamps the submission with its time of submission. While some colleges are strict and adhere to that timestamp, I’m sure U of Chicago is still, in spirit, honoring the Baker Island rule where if you are a couple of hours late from the US, it’s still Jan. 2nd somewhere and thus still ontime, even if CA says it was submitted on Jan. 3rd.</p>
<p>Just my take from observation.</p>