What's the deal with University of Kansas' rolling admissions?

I'm thinking about applying to the University of Kansas and heard they have rolling admissions. Can anyone explain how that works in terms of timing and deadlines? Should I try to submit my app as early as possible?

Indeed, the University of Kansas (KU) does operate on a rolling admissions basis. With rolling admissions, the university reviews applications as they come in and makes decisions on an ongoing basis. This is a bit different from regular decision and early action/decision deadlines, where all applications are reviewed after a specific deadline.

The beauty of rolling admissions is that you can submit your application pretty much any time during the admissions cycle, and you would generally hear back within a few weeks of applying. But note that KU's online application opens on August 1, giving you ample time to submit your application early in your senior year.

Even though the application deadline for KU isn't until February 1, applying earlier is often beneficial. The reason is that admissions decisions are made until all spots in the incoming class are filled. So, the earlier you apply, the more spots are available, and the better your chances may be.

However, rest assured that since KU has rolling admissions, you still have plenty of time to submit your application if you haven't done so yet. Just make sure to complete it before the February 1 deadline. Don't forget that scholarships and financial aid have different deadlines, so check those out to ensure you're maximizing your opportunities.

Remember, no matter when you apply, KU will make its decision based on the strength of your application including your GPA, test scores (if you choose to submit them), high school course selection, essay and other factors, not on when you submitted your application (as long as it's before the deadline). So, take the time you need to put forward your best application!