Secondaries - Two week rule question

[propadex]

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Hey all,

I've heard about a rumored and supposedly strict two week rule, which states that once you get your secondary, you need to fill it out and return it within two weeks. Not sure how true it is, but I'm following it because it's good sense to get secondaries done as soon as possible because of rolling admissions.

However, most schools don't even look at your secondary until you are complete and have your letters of rec in as well. My question is, since my letters of rec are not in yet and schools probably will not receive them until mid-July, is there any reason for me to turn in my secondaries before the school receives my letters? Also, am I considered late with my letters if schools receive them mid-July, since schools do not look at secondaries until letters are received? Thanks everyone in advance!

 

[flatearth22]

Honestly as long as you're complete by late July/early August I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Ride Big Sky]

Never underestimate the time it takes for a school to "process" the information you submit. Get them in as soon as you can, but do not sacrifice the quality. There, done.

 

[juliedi]

Based on what I remember from last year, some secondaries had official deadlines, and some didn't. I don't remember any deadlines being as soon as 2 weeks, but this could be true for other schools. I think most didn't have deadlines at all. The 2 week rule is more of a guideline to give yourself so that you submit your secondary sooner.

And I agree with the poster above me: get them in in a reasonable timeframe, but make sure you do a good job on them. Good luck!

 

[WeAreNotRobots]

based on what i remember from last year, some secondaries had official deadlines, and some didn't. I don't remember any deadlines being as soon as 2 weeks, but this could be true for other schools. I think most didn't have deadlines at all. The 2 week rule is more of a guideline to give yourself so that you submit your secondary sooner.

And i agree with the poster above me: Get them in in a reasonable timeframe, but make sure you do a good job on them. Good luck!

yep!