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Submitting college applications after the deadline?

I messed up my scheduling and missed the deadline for one of my top-choice colleges. Is there any way I can still submit my application? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

a year ago

While it's not ideal to miss the deadline, there's still a chance that the college may accept your application. Here's what you can do:

1. Contact the admissions office: Reach out to the admissions office of the college you missed the deadline for and explain your situation. Be honest and polite, and ask if there's any possibility of still submitting your application. Some colleges have a grace period or can be more flexible, especially in unforeseeable circumstances.

2. Check for rolling admissions or later deadlines: Some colleges have rolling admissions, which means they evaluate applications as they receive them until all spots are filled. If your top-choice college has a rolling admissions policy or offers another application cycle (like Regular Decision II), they might still accept your application even though you missed the initial deadline.

3. Consider transferring: If the college does not accept late applications, you can still apply to other colleges with later deadlines or rolling admissions. If you're really passionate about attending your top-choice college, you might consider enrolling at another institution and later applying to transfer to your top choice.

4. Reapply next year: If transferring isn't an option or doesn't interest you, it's also possible to reapply next year. Depending on your situation, you could use the additional time to build your resume, gain work experience, or participate in internships and other activities that can strengthen your application.

Remember, deadlines are an essential part of the admissions process, but certain circumstances may warrant flexibility. It's important to be proactive and communicative in such situations. Good luck!

a year ago

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