<p>I'm applying to Stanford and Yale, but I just realized that I forgot to send SAT and SAT subject test scores. If I pay and send it tonight, will that be okay? Or do the scores have to be in hand by the RD deadline (Jan. 1)?</p>
<p>If you send them right away with “rush” option they will arrive at admissions in 2 business days.</p>
<p>Yale will accept people’s January sitting. Your current scores certainly will be acceptable to them – just order and don’t worry. </p>
<p>As for Stanford, they say December is the last sitting. However, I’ve seen many colleges advise against “rush” sending. It’s not as if your entire file will be completed at a finger’s snap anyway.</p>
<p>I heard that colleges discourage “rush” sending, and that it doesn’t make a difference?</p>
<p>If I have to go through all that, I probably won’t submit. I didn’t think the sat sending deadline was strict, but I haven’t been able to find info on their websites!</p>
<p>The scores can be sent after the deadline. Just get the general application in before Jan.1 There’s no need to rush them.</p>
<p>“rush” sending isn’t worth the money. Most colleges accepts scores that come in after the deadline. “rushing” scores a) doesn’t actually do anything and b) it’s a super waste of money</p>
<p>Yeah i’ve been done with testing since last year, just worried about the scores getting there in time. Now i’m reassured!</p>
<p>Don’t rush send, unless you want to waste your money. Many colleges understand that test scores take a while to process, and there are so many to process-- that you won’t be penalized if your scores are a few days late. Don’t worry about it. You’re fine. Just send them regularly now.</p>