Early decision or regular action? Please help

<p>Hi, I just got my SAT II scores and they were really dissapointing (my protor didn't let me use my graphing calculator for IIC even though I was told by collegeboard that it was accceptable for the test) and now I can't cancel it. Now I'm doubting whether or not I should apply EA or Reg.Action because I'm planning on studying this summer and taking SATII's in November? What will hurt more? a lower SAT II score than the school's average or applying for regular decision? Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>good question....???</p>

<p>i believe you can still apply early action even if you dont take your SAT 2's until after for some schools.... why not take them in october????</p>

<p>i can't take it in october since i'm planning to take SATI for the 2nd time :(</p>

<p>For people to give helpful answers, we need to know what your scores were and where you're planning on applying.</p>

<p>680 in chem
and 570 in lit (i did badly on this since i decided to switch at the last minute instead of taking the US History exam since everybody was telling me it was harder than the AP multiple choice)... I wanted to apply to Boston U. early but I feel that if I take the US history test and retake chem in November and apply RD, I'll have a better chance of getting in but i still don't know if this is the best way to go</p>

<p>Look at BU's website. Generally colleges will tell you if November's test is still acceptable for ED.</p>

<p>wow, I have a very similar problem. My SATII scores are lower than I expected. I got 700 on MathIIC, 670 on English, and 660 on US History, and I want to early apply to UVA. I know I can do much better if I get a second chance. If I take the SATII's in October next school year, can I put those score on a UVA early application due Nov. 1? That would solve all of my problems. If not, is it easier to get in early decision and should I do it with these lower SATII scores, or should I apply regularly and have better, say around 750, scores? Please look at my stats on this thread to help answer: <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=208505%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=208505&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>We need to know your SAT I scores, too. I know you're planning on retaking them, but you may go up or down with a retake. Consequently, we can only give advice by knowing your scores now.</p>

<p>i got 1860 my first time and am planning on retaking it for the second time in october</p>