<p>I recommend taking the October test date. This guarantees that you will be able to view your scores. You could always try and find a September test date near you.</p>
<p>Even sending scores priority takes a few days and with the holidays I just wouldn’t risk it. Take the test in October and spend the fall focusing on essays and apps.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input–
However, I have planned a mandatory EC event on the October date, and as an International, the September date is not availible :(</p>
<p>I will take the SAT as a precaution, & will have to submit it, but I will also submit December ACT if I score well!</p>