Well, they do say that if you start earlier you have a better chance.

[Besides, spring break is right before the start of the next school year, so it's not that early. But Yosuke notices that surprise and gives him a sheepish look before taking a long sip of coffee.]

...Y'know, not everyone can whiz through tests like you can. [grin.] And the there's more competition for the more urban colleges. [aka, the better ones.]