Does it matter to submit early for summer research programs?

[Garurumon]

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I have a month before one program's deadline, and a little more than a week before the deadlines of two others. GPA, LoRs and personl statements are important factors, of course, but would I have a better chance of acceptance if I get all materials in well before the deadline? Or do programs review and look at all apps only after the deadline, so timing of submission doesn't matter?

 

[Lysinee]

Why not apply to the programs and see if you are accepted?

Some programs have rolling admissions.

 

[Garurumon]

Why not apply to the programs and see if you are accepted?

Some programs have rolling admissions.

I already submitted my online applications and transcripts, just waiting on the 2 LoRs to get finished and sent. The programs I applied for didn't say if they have rolling admissions or not. I guess I can shoot them an inquiry about that.

 

[Lysinee]

I already submitted my online applications and transcripts, just waiting on the 2 LoRs to get finished and sent. The programs I applied for didn't say if they have rolling admissions or not. I guess I can shoot them an inquiry about that.

I would search the program's name on SDN and see if there are some threads that give info about the admission process (when people submitted, when decision was made, etc).