What does Adelphi University rolling admission mean for applicants?

I’ve heard that Adelphi University offers rolling admissions. How does this affect my application process and timeline? Is there a significant advantage or disadvantage to applying at different times?

A school with rolling admissions, like Adelphi University, reviews applications as they are submitted and continues to admit students until all the spots for the incoming class are filled. This means that instead of having to wait until a specific response date, you will typically receive an admissions decision within a few weeks of submitting your application.

One advantage of this is that it allows some flexibility in when you submit your application. There isn't an absolute deadline, although there is a priority deadline where the college advises students to apply by for the best chance of admission. For Adelphi University, this priority deadline is November 15. However, the school will continue to accept applications until the freshman class is full.

The main advantage of rolling admissions is that earlier applicants may have a better chance of admission. Because colleges admit students on a continuous basis, there may be more open spots earlier in the admissions cycle. Therefore, applying early can be beneficial.

On the other hand, a potential disadvantage is that waiting too long to apply could mean fewer spots available and therefore, possibly more competition. If the class has already been filled, your chances of acceptance could significantly decrease. So while there is flexibility, it's still recommended to have everything ready and apply as soon as you can, especially if Adelphi University is high on your list of preferred schools.

Keep in mind that even with rolling admissions, some programs at a university may still have fixed deadlines, so be sure to check the specific deadline for your intended program if it's not the general undergraduate application.