Updated November 15, 2021 at 2:15 pm PST
As of approximately 4:30 am PST on November 15, 2021, the Coalition Application announced the site was running once again. Many students reported persistent technical difficulties throughout the day and evening of Sunday, November 14, 2021.
As a caveat to quell the nerves which are typical of a deadline day, college admisisons officers typically extend deadlines due to persistent technical issues. Applicants are not punished for circumstance beyond their control.
The University of Washington extended the deadline to November 16, 2021 at 11:59 pm PST in response to the Coalition Application’s technical difficulties.
Thus, students and parents would be prudent continue monitoring the university admissions websites for announcements about extended deadlines, should technical issues re-emerge. Furthermore, check the social media for the Coalition Application for updates through the 11:59 pm deadlines today, November 15, 2021.
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