<p>I'm wondering specifically due to my standardized test requirements. I took the SAT Subject Tests yesterday for the first time. While I feel I did fairly well, I'm not sure the scores will be high enough to stand a chance. </p>
<p>The scores come out on October 28th, and applications are due at MIT and Caltech on November 1st. While this gives me time, I don't want to wait that long submit the applications (you never know what could happen).</p>
<p>So my question is: if I submit my application for Early Action before I see my scores, then see them and decide that I'd like another try, will MIT and Caltech let me roll my application to regular decision? That way, I can take the November and/or December test and try for a better score. </p>
<p>Does anybody have any idea about this? I know other schools let you do this (Case Western does), but I'm not sure if they do.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I think both schools (not 100% on caltech) defer the vast majority of their applicants, so that rolls you over into RD on it’s own. That means that if you’re one of the few people who get rejected, better sat II scores weren’t going to get you in, you were nowhere close.</p>
<p>@Ctesiphon I hope my scores are. I don’t find out until October 28th. I feel pretty good that they’re 700+, but I won’t be certain for another couple of weeks.</p>
<p>@theanaconda You raise a good point. I’m just trying to give myself the best possible chance, and that includes getting the best Subject Test scores I can.</p>
<p>Any score of 700+ for very competitive schools is sufficient. A lower score may raise a flag, but likely not the reason you’d be rejected. The magical strive for perfect 800’s is pretty ridiculous, imo, so don’t worry about it if you think your scores will be 700+</p>
<p>@Ctesiphon I agree. I just want to give myself the best chance. My ACT composite is on the lower side of their average ACT scores (33), so I’m hoping these test scores will make up for it.</p>
<p>Granted, everything else (math, English, and writing sub scores) are on the higher end of the averages. But I know many other applicants will have 34+ ACT composites.</p>
<p>Of course you do, but I’d assume the acceptance rate increase for 800 scorers over 720 scorers is maybe 0.000048%. This literally plays very little role in admissions. Your ACT, gpa, and activities will matter so much more.</p>
<p>You can always retake the subject tests again in Nov without having to convert your application to RD. I’m not sure about Caltech, but MIT states on their website that the Nov testing date is OK for EA. </p>
<p>@TedTedowski I know that’s an option for MIT, but Caltech’s website states that they will only accept October or early for their Early Action. So especially Caltech, I would need to know if I can roll my application to the regular decision pool after I submit it.</p>