Concerned about late college application submissions

I recently submitted a college application like 1 minute past the deadline. Am I doomed? Has anyone else been in this situation, and how did you handle it?

It's actually relatively common for students to submit their applications up to a few minutes past the deadline due to last-minute revisions or technical issues. Often, colleges have a little bit of leeway for late submissions in these situations.

However, you need to remember that the exact policy varies from college to college. In most cases, they understand that there can be technical glitches on their end, or on your end. Many colleges anticipate this by having a grace period after the deadline for this very reason. However, some colleges are very strict about their deadlines.

If you're still concerned, your best course of action is to get in touch with the office of admissions of that college directly. Explain your situation briefly and professionally. They'll be able to advise you on what needs to be done next if anything.

Please bear in mind that moving forward it's best to aim to submit your application well before the deadline to avoid this kind of stress. This will prevent any last-minute panic and give you some peace of mind.