Do I need to complete SAT Subject Tests by Early Action deadline?

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<p>I am a senior, looking to apply to schools such as Northeastern, Fordham, UConn Business, Wesleyan, Marist. </p>

<p>My class rank is 14/165.
My UW GPA is 3.8.
National Honor Society.
5 on AP U.S History Exam.
I don't need to list all my extracurriculars; I am very involved in speech, debate, mock trial. More than enough community service. Trust me on this one :).</p>

<p>I have taken the SAT twice.
First try: 660 Reading, 630 Writing, 610 Math.
Second try: 680 Reading, 660 Math, 610 Math.</p>

<p>I am currently taking AP English, AP Calculus, will take Honors Physics.
All honors (level 1) courses when possible.</p>

<p>The UConn School of Business is my top choice. And I can afford it if I get in.</p>

<p>My question: I will not do any binding applications, but I would like to apply to UConn by 12/1. There are two SAT dates before then. The first (Oct. 9) I cannot make. The second I am able to make and signed up for. I will be taking the ACT around the same time.</p>

<p>Do I need to take SAT subject tests before I submit an application? Should I take them instead of re-doing the SAT I again? Will this ruin my chances of acceptance? I will be applying for scholarships/aid (but probably won't get much $) - is that when they really come into play?</p>

<p>Please help me. I'm worried that I messed up somehow with these darn subject tests!</p>

<p>BTW I do not plan on applying to schools for their name that I will barely get into and cost 50K.</p>

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<p>Your in at UConn easily…</p>

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<p>Even without the Subject tests?</p>

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<p>Does the school require SAT subject tests?<br>
If so, I would email admissions, or look for an admissions blog, and ask if those may be submitted after the EA deadline.</p>

<p>To see where you SAT scores and GPA stack up, google “common data set” “name of school” 2009 (2010 won’t be in yet). From these data sets you can identify how strong of applicant you are for that school. Most of these can be found on line.</p>

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<p>If your SAT scores are near the 75th percentile, you shouldn’t worry too much. After all, so many people apply with 2100+ scores that admissions officers tend to not consider SAT scores that much over GPA, class rank, essays and ECs, but if the school requires SAT subject tests and you don’t have those, then you’re in deep trouble.</p>