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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I work in the industry and from experience, it is not worth it to be available 24/7 during the last week before deadline. It would completely ruin the holidays and the families who demand this are disorganized and have no boundaries and did not plan well.

I learned to make everything due at least two weeks before deadline. The results are often better because the families did not procrastinate and rush everything at last minute.[/quote]

My kid was deferred. He had a lot started before break, but it’s not like he had a lot of free time to work on all the apps earlier. He has a heavy course load, varsity sports, clubs etc.

As soon as he was done with midterms he focused on the apps. He’s exchanged multiple emails and essay drafts with his counselor over break. He finished all yesterday. I’m grateful that the counselor was available for feedback. Preparing for midterms AND completing all the apps at the same time would have been too much.[/quote]

Do you realize this is most kids? Your kid is not unique.[/quote]

Yes, my point is that I think my kid is fortunate to have a college counselor to contact during break, and this shouldn’t be unusual.[/quote]
Yes agree. They should be available it is the most important deadline for seniors except those that did ED. [/quote]

Many students apply by the 10/15 or 11/1 early action deadlines so they are eligible for scholarships.

I’m having a hard time with expecting people to work on their precious time off simply because some students waited for half a year. Applications are available during the summer.

Our school has a mid December deadline for applications due in early January. Doesn’t this solve all the problems? If you choose to procrastinate, you can do it right before the school’s internal deadline. [/quote]

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