Advantages of Early Notification

[ub3rmensch]

Are there any? Would it be better to perfect essays and resumes instead of applying 2 -3 months early?

Specifically for SAIS and SIPA.

[OldMan77]

I'm debating this now, and the only real advantage appears to be knowledge of where you will be next year.  If you have a family or are moving internationally (like the SAIS Bologna campus), getting the visas, schooling, housing, etc. lined up well before you get there takes some stress off.  If you don't have a family and are remaining domestic, I'm not sure there is much of an advantage.  I think it's a simple "getting it off of your plate vs. perfecting it" dilemma, and preferences will differ.

[ub3rmensch]

For SAIS, if you get "rejected" for EN, can you send in updated resumes and essays before the regular deadline?