<p>how would that work.. considering that you would get your act score like early jan? im a bit confused~ smarties clear it up for me please.</p>
<p>Yes... I had the same question.. If I take the December ACT, will it make it in time for Jan 1st deadlines ( Columbia, UPenn,Brown,etc)?</p>
<p>Most of the colleges start their real admission process(reading apps etc..) in early Feb. IMO it wouldn't be a problem, check with the colleges to confirm.</p>
<p>You do need to check with each school, but I think most of them will accept the Dec. test date for a Jan. deadline, even if they don't get the scores until after the deadline. Most schools have this information on their admissions websites if you're willing to take a few minutes to look for it. Columbia, for example, says "You should be aware that scores on tests taken after December may not reach the Admissions Office in time for consideration," implying that they will consider December scores, even though they know they will arrive after Jan. 1. For early decision, they say "All your application documents must be postmarked by November 1. You must have all standardized testing completed by the November test date." So in that case they even take scores from tests TAKEN after the deadline. But they also say "You must be sure to request that your scores be reported directly to Columbia." Which may mean you need to put them down when you register if you're testing in December, instead of waiting until you see your scores and then sending them (unless they just mean you can't just send the scores on your transcript, or send a photocopy).</p>
<p>Another interesting bit of information is this: "Please do not utilize the rush service in sending your test scores to Columbia; doing so does not speed up the processing of your test scores. We obtain all testing via a secure Web site to which we are provided access by the appropriate testing agency." I've long suspected that paying the extra $5 or so for "priority" score reports (available only after your scores are released) is a waste of money--many schools, especially large ones, get their scores electronically and they don't want to deal with these priority reports, which come on paper and don't even include your SSN (for your protection). I would never pay for that service unless someone at an admissions office recommended it.</p>
<p>so... that means that i have to send act scores before seeing the score right..?</p>
<p>"You must be sure to request that your scores be reported directly to Columbia" could mean that, but it might not. I'd check with the school.</p>