I'm a high school junior planning to apply to Harvey Mudd College, and I'm trying to organize my college application timeline effectively. Can anyone provide clear information on their application deadlines, such as Early Decision and Regular Decision dates? It would be super helpful to know about any specific deadlines for financial aid applications or submitting additional materials as well. Thanks in advance!
Harvey Mudd College actually has two early decision rounds. The Early Decision I deadline is November 15 and Early Decision II deadline is January 5. The Regular Decision application deadline for Harvey Mudd is also on January 5. If you're keen to apply early, it's a good idea to have everything ready well in advance of these dates.
For financial aid applications, the deadlines depend on the type of application you are submitting, but they generally align with the admission application deadlines. If you're a domestic student applying through Early Decision I and II, your CSS Profile and FAFSA should be submitted by November 15 and January 5 respectively. If you're applying via Regular Decision, then the corresponding deadline for financial aid applications is February 1.
Specifically for CSS Profile and FAFSA, which are needed for financial aid consideration, you are also required to submit your parents' tax returns and W2 forms (or the equivalent for self-employed parents) directly to the College Board’s Institutional Documentation Service (IDOC) by February 1 for Regular Decision. You need to complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile every year you're in college to continue to receive financial aid.
In terms of additional materials, if you have any artistic, musical, or other special talents you'd like to share, you can submit a supplementary material through the Common Application by the appropriate Early Decision or Regular Decision deadlines. It's also highly recommended to complete an optional interview as part of your application. The final deadline to register for an interview is December 1.
Keep in mind these deadlines should be strictly observed for a smooth application process. Best of luck with your application!
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