I'm considering applying ED to a PT school. However, I'm a bit confused as to the timing of my application submission to PTCAS. If the deadline this year is August 17, 2015. Does this mean I'd need to submit it by ~July 15 in order for the "4-5 weeks" of PTCAS processing??
Also, say I don't get accepted Early Decision. I would find out this decision September 27. Does this mean that when I apply to my other schools, it will also take 4-5 weeks of "processing" from the date -Sept 27? So essentially the schools wouldn't get my app until late October?? or is my application processed but just waiting for allocation of schools if I get rejected via ED??
Additionally, does ED really offer an advantage for those applicants with less-qualified stats?
Input/experience would be appreciated!!
Also, say I don't get accepted Early Decision. I would find out this decision September 27. Does this mean that when I apply to my other schools, it will also take 4-5 weeks of "processing" from the date -Sept 27? So essentially the schools wouldn't get my app until late October?? or is my application processed but just waiting for allocation of schools if I get rejected via ED??
Additionally, does ED really offer an advantage for those applicants with less-qualified stats?
Input/experience would be appreciated!!