why the discrepancy in deadlines?

<p>on the Harvard FAQ page, it says:
[Harvard</a> College Admissions Office: frequently asked questions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/faq/admissions/app_pols/index.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/faq/admissions/app_pols/index.html)

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<p>but on Harvard’s downloadable pdf regarding application instructions, it says:
<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/electronic_resources/download/Rollo0708App_Welcome_Instructions.pdf[/url]”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/electronic_resources/download/Rollo0708App_Welcome_Instructions.pdf&lt;/a&gt;

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<p>which is correct?</p>

<p>The deadline is January 1. Submitting it by today doesn’t mean you’ll have a better chance of being accepted. They just want it by 12/1 because they want enough time to schedule an interview for you.</p>

<p>yep, I do know that and all I want to do is make sure I get an interview. thanks :)</p>

<p>Does anyone know which is the correct version though?</p>