Personally, I don’t think it’s toolate. I think it would be reasonable to assume that if you got the consulting package now, you could have everything done come thanksgiving time- which is still considered a solid time to apply.
NO! I called every school im applying to two days ago to ask the same question. They reassured me its not toolate. IDK if I recommend it, but some of them said February isn't toolate either. Dont give up. Im scared too! We can do it
If it's for Duke, it may be toolate. I asked an admissions officer point-blank during an information session and he flat-out told me spots will be full by December.
I always tell students to check the schools they are applying to. It doesn't matter if that date is fine for 99% of the schools if it's toolate for the one you want to go to. That being said, it should be OK for the vast majority.