Vista123
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Some seem to be applying that you increase your chances of being 3Q by applying early.
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I am sorry if that is being taken away from my posting. Simply applying early does not change the qualifications for admission.
However, there are advantages, in my opinion, to applying early which in fact increase your chances of acceptance.
One Point:
To post that there are no advantages in applying early is not accurate-unless all of the BGOs who post on the forum with instructions to apply early are consistently simply wrong.
Another separate Point (but not entirely unrelated):
Some files in early do get reviewed early. Is it strictly first in= first reviewed? I dont know.
what I would hate to see happen is that people shoot for the deadline-because the deadline is just as good. this can cause problems.
it is to your advantage to endeavor to get your entire packet completed during the summer before senior year. First, the Dodmerb process can be quick or it can be as slow as molasses. You may need a lot of time to get through it. Dodmerb isn’t triggered (the process started) until you have a certain percentage of your application completed. Additionally, medical waivers will not typically be requested unless your file is complete. The further along in the process the longer DODmerb seems to take as more applicants are in the system (it takes longer the later you wait due to increasing file volume). Second, many BGO officers will not interview you until you have a certain percentage of your application completed. Third, you're more likely to get an authorization for a CFA retest if test was failed sooner rather than later. If you wait until the end it may be too late if you do poorly on your CFA. Finally, senior year is already hard and time consuming. Between trying to keep up your grades and trying to live the “life of a senior” that doesn't leave a lot of time to get your packet in.
Waiting until later can lead to more obstacles that can decrease your odds.