So, I'm extremely green to the grad school application game. I've found material from a graduate school I'm planning on applying to that suggests you apply in December, although that seems a bit late in the game to me (are people getting interviews already?).
So when *should* one apply? I think it goes without saying that the sooner the better, and of course the quality of the application is a mitigating factor, but if I'm complete by Thanksgiving, will I be early, on time, late, or worse?
PS: if it helps your answer, the broad outline of my application is as follows:
UG GPA: 3.47
Master's Degree, GPA: 3.66
GRE: V690/Q770/AW5.5
3 years experience in research, publications...well, they'll appear eventually (I'm a scientist)