Why you should submit your application early
November 29, 2024 at 12:00 (noon) ET, is the 2025 R-1 Main Residency Match application deadline. Every year, our team receives hundreds of calls in the last few days leading up to the deadline from applicants frantically trying to submit their applications on time. In fact, more than 75% of the work related to application and document assignment is typically completed in the last three days of the application period.
Submitting your applications early, wherever possible, can help you avoid the strain of the last-minute rush. Creating a plan to ensure you complete your applications, assign your documents and submit early will help you keep your work on track and your stress levels low. Find other tips on how to manage your time during the application period here.
Another reason to plan to submit your applications early is pretty universal – life happens. We can’t predict the unexpected, and sometimes things happen that throw our carefully made plans off track. Giving yourself plenty of time to submit your application early gives you the flexibility to change your plans in the case of an emergency. The application deadline is not flexible, so having a plan that is flexible, with plenty of buffer time, is a great way to protect yourself from the unexpected.
