On the website I see, “Applying for Early Action
An Early Action plan is available to all freshman applicants. Those interested in the Early Action plan must check that option on the application form and submit the application for admission on or before December 1. All required credentials must be submitted by December 7. Early Action applicants are notified of their admission status by February 22 and a matriculation deposit must be paid by May 1.” ON OR BEFORE. So I would expect they mean by 11:59p ON December 1. https://vt.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply/policies.html GL!