{"id":26675,"date":"2014-12-11T14:06:14","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T21:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=26675"},"modified":"2014-12-11T14:06:14","modified_gmt":"2014-12-11T21:06:14","slug":"application-timing-when-should-you-submit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/application-timing-when-should-you-submit\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Timing: When Should You Submit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/admissions_straight_talk\/p\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Linda_Abraham_2014.mp3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-26676\" alt=\"Linda-Abraham-Application-Timing-298x300\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Linda-Abraham-Application-Timing-298x300.png\" width=\"298\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Linda-Abraham-Application-Timing-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Linda-Abraham-Application-Timing-298x300-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/a>Timing. Timing. Who\u2019s got the best timing? Applicants frequently stress over when to submit, wondering if when they apply will affect the outcome. They lose sleep with questions like: When is the best time to apply? When do I have the greatest chance of getting accepted? The answer is surprisingly simple.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/admissions_straight_talk\/p\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Linda_Abraham_2014.mp3\">Listen to this episode<\/a> for Linda Abraham's important advice on timing your application to enhance your chances of acceptance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:01:56 - The simple answer to when you should apply.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:03:45 - When should an MBA applicant <a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba_round3_admissions\">apply Round 3<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:06:09 - The best time for 2016 MBA applicants to take the GMAT.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:06:52 - <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2012\/05\/10\/the-mba-a-military-background-and-expectations\/\">MBA applicant with a military background<\/a>, high GPA but low quant score. When should he apply?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:09:21 - Medical school applicants - the importance of being early!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:09:50 - Thinking of applying late? Think of the game of musical chairs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:10:25 - Rushing to take the MCAT? Submitting your application before it's ready? Think again!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:11:13 - The ideal time table for submitting your AMCAS application.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:12:40 - The advantages of starting your <a href=\"reports.accepted.com\/ace-the-amcas-essay\">AMCAS personal statement<\/a> <strong><em>this <\/em><\/strong>winter break.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">00:14:18 - Linda's rule of timing when <a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/grad\/admissions\/\">applying to grad school<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/admissions_straight_talk\/p\/www.accepted.com\/IV_with_Linda_Abraham_2014.mp3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21708 size-full\" title=\"Listen to the Show!\" alt=\"Listen to the full conversation to learn more!\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/listen_to_the_show.png\" width=\"361\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\">*Theme music is courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.podcastthemes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">podcastthemes.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Related Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/application.aspx#timing\">MBA Application Timing<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/round-one-timeline-2015.pdf\">MBA Round 1 Timeline<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/12\/10\/medical-school-admissions-why-applying-in-june-is-critical\/\">Medical School Admissions: Why Applying in June is Critical<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/08\/19\/can-you-submit-your-amcas-application-before-retaking-the-mcat\/\">Can You Submit Your AMCAS Application BEFORE Retaking the MCAT?<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/mba\/stanford_graduate_school_of_business_webinar\"><br \/>\n<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/09\/03\/applying-to-medical-school-late-in-the-application-cycle\/\">Applying to Medical School Late in the Application Cycle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Related Shows:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/02\/27\/waitlisted-what-now\/\">Waitlisted! What Now?<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/12\/19\/how-to-edit-your-application-essays\/\">How to Edit Your Application Essays <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/07\/11\/med-school-application-process-amcas-secondaries-interviews-decisions-more\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/02\/13\/mba-admissions-according-to-an-expert\/\">MBA Admissions According to an Expert<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/07\/11\/med-school-application-process-amcas-secondaries-interviews-decisions-more\/\"><br \/>\n<\/a>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2013\/07\/11\/med-school-application-process-amcas-secondaries-interviews-decisions-more\/\">Med School Application Process: AMCAS, Secondaries, Interviews, Decisions &amp; More! <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Leave a Review for Admissions Straight Talk:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/info.accepted.com\/admissions-straight-talk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20541\" title=\"Don't miss out - subscribe now!\" alt=\"Check Out Admissions Straight Talk in iTunes!\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/iTunes_Admissions_Straight_Talk.png\" width=\"60\" height=\"83\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/s?fid=34489&amp;refid=stpr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20547\" title=\"Don't miss a single episode! \" alt=\"Check Out Admissions Straight Talk in Stitcher! \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Stitcher_Admissions_Straight_Talk2.png\" width=\"62\" height=\"77\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/y0mv9P0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26155\" alt=\"The Quick Guide to Admissions Resumes: Get your free copy!\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/AdmissionsResumeGuide_CTA.png\" width=\"568\" height=\"269\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Accepted.com's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/aboutus\/AboutUs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">experienced admissions consultants<\/span><\/a> can help you create the most impressive application possible with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/Services\/MBAProgramServices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">comprehensive packages<\/span><\/a>,<b><i> <\/i><\/b>or provide targeted assistance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/services\/mba\/admissionsconsulting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">picking perfect programs<\/span><\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/admissionsresume.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">designing a dazzling resume<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/essayediting.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">constructing engaging essays<\/span><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/interviewservices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">preparing for intense interview<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/interviewservices.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">s<\/span><\/a>\u2026and more! Accepted.com has guided thousands of applicants to acceptances at top MBA programs since 1994 \u2013 we know what works and what doesn't, so <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/contactus.aspx\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">contact us<\/span><\/a> to get started now!<\/p>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared on the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/2014\/12\/11\/application-timing-when-should-you-submit\/\" target=\"_blank\">Accepted Admissions Consulting Blog<\/a>, the official blog of Accepted.com.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Timing. Timing. Who\u2019s got the best timing? Applicants frequently stress over when to submit, wondering if when they apply will affect the outcome. 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