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If you’re applying close to the application deadline, don’t worry: you’re not alone. And our office is happy to help you throughout the admission process. For starters, here are some common tips for you as you put your finishing touches on your application:

If you’re applying to a talent program, get your application in ASAP. Applicants to talent-based programs need to submit a Creative Supplement, and you won’t get access to your Creative Supplement until 24-48 hours after you submit your Common App!
Not all items need to be submitted by the deadline. Several items—including those not submitted directly by you, such as letter(s) of recommendation, official test scores (if you are providing scores) and mid-year transcripts—can be submitted after the deadline. What we do need is your Common App and Creative Supplement if applying to a talent program.
If you haven’t logged in to your Application Status Page, do it! Login information is in the email that confirmed we received your Common App. Your Application Status Page is where you can submit missing materials, track your application and eventually get your admission decision.
Breathe! Remember to breathe! You’re almost done with your application, and we hope you relax and even have some fun with it.

Frequently Asked Questions (When Applications are Nearly Due)

We have a lengthy list of FAQs here. Below are some of the most common questions we get right around the application deadline.

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Your Application Status Page, which is where you will upload your Creative Supplement and other application materials.

On weekdays, you will be able to access your Application Status Page within 24 hours of submitting your Common App. If you submit your Common App on a weekend, you’ll get access on Monday.

There could be a few issues. Check out our Creative Supplement Upload Tips page for troubleshooting.

If none of the suggestions on that page work, contact us at admit@chapman.edu.

The short answer is, if you believe your score positively reflects your ability and potential, then submit them with your application.

You can find more details—including average test scores and GPA for admitted students—on our Test Optional page.

Chapman is test optional and has limited our admission committee's ability to view the testing page within the Common Application.

As a result, all submitted applications will display this area in your application PDF as blank. If you are applying with test scores (not test optional), and inputted those on your application, don’t worry. Our admission committee will still receive and review those scores, despite the PDF displaying the area as blank.

Once you submit your application, you can login to your Application Status Page where you can view your self-reported scores. If you run into any issues, let your counselor know.

If you need an application extension, please contact your admission counselor. In your message, explain the reason you need an extension.

It can take up to 1-2 weeks from the time we receive the document or report for it to reflect on your Application Status Page. As long as it’s submitted, you should be good to go. If it is not showing by two weeks after submission, please email us at admit@chapman.edu.

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Frequently Asked Questions (When Applications are Nearly Due)

When do I get access to my Application Status Page?

I’m having trouble uploading my Creative Supplement. What do I do?

Should I apply test optional?

Why aren't my test scores showing in the preview of my application?

Can I get an extension on submitting my application?

Why isn't my application material (recommendation, final grades, etc.) showing up on my Application Status Page?

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