verb
- applying in advance; submitting an application before a specified deadline or before the official application period begins
Usage: present participle of preapply; commonly used in educational and employment contexts
Examples
- She is preapplying to colleges during her junior year to get ahead of the process.
- Many students benefit from preapplying for scholarships before the main deadline.
- He was preapplying for the internship program weeks in advance.
- Preapplying for financial aid can help you secure funding earlier.
- The company encourages preapplying for positions that will open next quarter.