Late College Applications

Oops, I missed a college's application deadline. I just discovered it might be a good fit for me. Is there any chance they'd still consider me if I'm a few days late? Are any exceptions usually made?

While some colleges might have a bit of flexibility, others are strict about their deadlines. My advice would be to contact the admissions office of the college directly and as soon as possible. Explain your situation and figure out if they still might accept your application. Some colleges have rolling admissions, where they consider applications as they come in until all spots are filled.

That being said, remember that most colleges have a lot of applications to go through and they set these deadlines to manage that process effectively. Being late can send an unfavorable impression about your ability to manage your time or prioritize your tasks, so it's important that you maintain professionalism and politeness when reaching out to them.

In the future, you might want to create a spreadsheet with all application deadlines listed to ensure that you don't miss any. Or you can use a resource like CollegeVine, which has a dashboard where you can add colleges to your list and track all the application deadlines and requirements in one place.

Remember, this is just advice for extraordinary circumstances. You should always aim to submit your applications on time. Not just because it's required, but it also allows you to have peace of mind and move onto the next step in your college application journey.