The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify common traits of freshmen who chose to apply to the University of Mississippi each month, from July of the pre-matriculating year to September of the matriculating year. In examining the application date, the researcher examined the relationship between the freshman student's application timeline and various traits that the student possessed. The data points the researcher utilized were entering metrics such as entrance examination score (ACT/SAT) and high school gpa (core/cumulative). The researcher also considered the demographics of the freshman student. This included gender, ethnicity, residency (in-state or out-of-state), Mississippi county of residence in order to determine Mississippi congressional district, and whether or not the freshman student identifies as first-generation. Last, the researcher was interested in application specific information such as the application date.Using Perna's (2006) college choice model as the conceptual framework, the researcher utilized two data analyses to complete this study. First, multiple regressions were performed on three groups of variables: entrance examination, core high school gpa, and cumulative high school gpa; gender, ethnicity, and residency; and first-generation status and Mississippi congressional district. Second, a chi square test was completed to discover how likely it is that a student's application date is related to the acceptance rate (likelihood of acceptance) and yield rate (likelihood of matriculating) of the University of Mississippi freshman class.The results of part one indicate that there is little relationship between the variables chosen for each group of variables and the student's subsequent application date. The results of the chi square test indicate a relationship between when a student applies and whether or not they will be admitted and enroll at the University of Mississippi. Generally, students who apply in the first three months are more likely to be admitted and subsequently enroll at the University of Mississippi. An impact on timing of application can potentially be affected by numerous opportunities during a student's search phase of college student choice. Ultimately, the goal for this institution, is to find ways, such as those above, to influence students to apply sooner to the University of Mississippi. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]