Applicants do themselves a disservice when they rush to apply in September or October to meet a deadline that doesn’t truly exist. The only fall deadlines that are firm are those for early decision rounds. No
If you ask for their recommendation too close to the deadline, you might end up without one. A good rule to keep in mind is to give your recommenders at least one month of advance notice. If you do, they should have plenty of time to schedule and write the letter. 2. Do not give...