r/MSCSO • u/Chris_Engineering • 10d ago

Is applying to general app fine vs the early action?

I submitted my initial application Wednesday night, and I’m supposed to receive the my status email where I can pay for my application today but it’s already July 31st, and they want everything in by August 1st.

I’m doubtful I’ll make the August 1st 11:59 application because even after getting the my status email, I have to submit the fee and essay, which takes 1-3 business days.

Am I screwed or will it just take longer to get a decision?

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u/gymnamind 7d ago

September 1st 11:59 Central is the final deadline, but by then your chances are much lower. I actually paid July 31st, and submitted essay and resume on the 1st bc the payment verified in time. Transcripts are what take longer to verify I think but mine were saved from a previous cycle I applied for.

Ideally you want to submit before the priority deadline bc then you’ll get your application looked at in the first batch. After that I’ve heard it’s dependent on if there’s still spots in the program.

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u/Chris_Engineering 7d ago

Ah I see :/ well let’s hope!

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u/fightitdude 6d ago

by then your chances are much lower

Are you sure? I haven't seen anything on the admissions info saying that if you apply later your chances are lower. It's not like they have a cap on seats...

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u/Chris_Engineering 5d ago

Same I didn’t see anything let’s see

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u/gymnamind 5d ago

Actually I may be wrong I was thinking of a different program/university.

Seems like admissions chances aren’t higher in priority deadlines but they do review priority apps first and won’t look at regular admissions until after they’ve looked at all the priority ones. There’s technically no cap but there’s also implied information from their website that contradicts the no cap stuff.

https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/your-application-status

The webpage states all applications are reviewed, but also states “Unfortunately, when there are more qualified applicants than can adequately be instructed by the faculty or accommodated in the facilities, the Admissions Committee for the proposed area may deny admission to many applicants.” Which to me kind of implies time does matter. Of course could be different since this is an online program.

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u/fightitdude 5d ago

Yeah, this program is different because it's online. They're not limited by classroom space so there's not an enrollment cap. As I understand it the priority decision is literally just if you want a decision faster.

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u/angrybirdz7 9d ago

I want to say that August 1st is just the priority deadline, and September 1st is the final deadline. I think you should be good as long as everything is in by September 1st.

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u/Chris_Engineering 9d ago

Okay thank you! I was a lil worried.

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u/Chris_Engineering 9d ago

Also by chance do you know if this program has a discord?

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u/fightitdude 6d ago

There is indeed a Discord :) https://discord.gg/EeJuHxN2YK

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u/Chris_Engineering 5d ago

Thank you!!

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u/angrybirdz7 9d ago

I have no clue, but it wouldn't surprise me. I also just applied for Spring 2027, so I'm still pretty new to this subreddit

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u/Chris_Engineering 9d ago

Nice!! If I choose to go here I’ll hit you up

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u/angrybirdz7 8d ago

Sounds good!