Dealing with the Application Deadlines

As we've been coming up on the Winter term early application deadline, I've been getting a lot of questions about how the deadline process works. In general, you should try to have your entire application package turned in by the deadline you are trying to make. This would include any test scores such as the GRE or TOEFL that you will be submitting as well. You can strategize about making this happen by working to turn in each of the pieces that you are can pretty early in the process. For pieces that you don't turn in directly (like letters of recommendation, transcripts, test scores, etc.), I would recommend requesting those pieces fairly early as well. When you apply to SI, we will send you a personalized URL within a few days of receiving your application. In this URL, you will be able to see which pieces we have received for your application, and which pieces are still missing. This will allow you to keep an eye on the progress of your application as the deadline approaches.

What to do if your application will NOT be complete by the deadline?
Here at SI, we try to work with each individual applicant to help them through this process. Although we want to encourage everyone to try to meet the deadlines, we understand that there are times where this is impossible. When this comes up, feel free to email us as quickly as possible, and tell us about your needs. We will work with you to come up with a plan for your situation. In general, staying in contact with us for any questions that you have is a good way to feel confident about the application package you are submitting.

Good luck in your application!

Posted by lauramb on October 02, 2006 at 11:10 AM | Comments (0)