With all of the deadlines this and next week, we’re sure many Round 2 applicants are working very hard right now to get all their applications in. Today we would like to take the opportunity to recap the remaining Round Two deadlines and offer some advice for applicants.
First, a summary of the remaining deadlines, along with the exact time each application is due:
Thursday, January 6th
Stanford, 5:00 p.m. PST
Yale, 11:59 p.m. EST
Tuesday, January 11th
Kellogg, 11:59 CT
Harvard, 12:00 p.m. EST
Saturday, January 15th
NYU, 11:59 EST*
Thursday, January 20th
Haas, 11:59 PST
For those candidates who have already submitted their Round Two applications, we wish you a hearty congratulations. However, for the many applicants still working feverishly to finish, we offer a few pieces of last minute advice:
1) Proof. Tired of reading the same essay for the 19th time? Ask a friend, family member or Clear Admit consultant to provide a final read through, checking for grammar, punctuation, typos, and other easy to miss mistakes. Don’t let a careless error be what the admissions committee first notices about your application.
2) Get a good night’s sleep! While New Year’s celebrations may have offered a tempting distraction, remember that clear writing comes from clear thinking, and clear thinking is helped by a good night’s sleep. Ring in the new year, but save the real partying for after the application deadlines!
3) Avoid Loose Ends. While focusing frantically on essays is likely a high priority, do not overlook the fact that there are other components to your application package. Have you checked with your recommenders to ensure that they’ve done their part? Have you gathered any needed information for transcript reports? Have you worked on the application forms (employment history, activities listings, etc)? In the rush to submit many applicants overlook these critical areas, resulting in an inconsistent application.
As always, you can contact Clear Admit to learn more about our admissions consulting services by emailing your resume to info@clearadmit.com.
* The NYU Admissions Office gave the following information to Clear Admit: “The online application will be open January 15, and mailed items may be postmarked January 15. However, if an applicant is delivering something to the office (such as Essay 3), it must arrive by the Friday prior to the deadline, January 14.”
Read the full article: Clear Admit Admissions Tip: Round Two Recap and Advice
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