Applying in September too late?

[cookiefairy]

I know the application is open on July 15 and most schools are on rolling admissions... but how much would applying two months later hurt my chances of getting in? I won't be able to get everything together until September.

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[mathcod]

As you stated, the earlier the better. 2 months isn't going to make much of difference in my honest opinion. If you think you are a below average applicant, it is probably better the interview early. If you are a competitive applicant, you're probably good to apply probably anytime before 2 months before their deadline.

So it really depends, but I think you'll be fine applying in September. I applied in December and mid-March and still got interviews at all the schools I applied.

 

[hortanse]

I am going to apply this September too. Although I know you need to apply as earlier as you can. Still don't think it's too late.

 

[sportsdude00]

September is fine, although make sure you leave time for some problems that you might encounter, such as reference letters, etc being delayed. I had everything ready in september during my application, but didn't have it completed until two months later because of small things that kept my application on hold. Good luck!

 

[achirum]

September isn't all that bad. It depends on what you mean by getting all of your stuff together.

If grades are not the problem, I suggest you fill out the applications and send them in along with your transcripts. You can then follow up with letters of recommendations and OAT scores later. I did this with all of my applications in fact.

I was even offered an interview from SUNY before they had received my LOR's or OAT score. When I went for my interview I had taken the OAT a few days prior and just brought my scores with me. I sent in my LOR's about a month after the interview.

Best thing to do is to get your application in early though. Even if it is just the application.