Help! SAT date conflict

Test Preparation
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<p>Can someone please offer me suggestions to my dilemma?</p>

<p>I have decided to take the October SAT so that I can apply early to colleges that either offer EA or rolling admissions. Currently, my SAT score is low (630V 690 M 630W), and I had planned to study over the summer so that I can do better in the fall. However, I have registered for a Leadership Conference that same weekend that is from the 6th to the 9th (the SAT is the 8th). What are my options?</p>

<p>Should I take the test near the Leadership Conference? (stressful!) Or should I register for the ACT instead? (that would involve studying a whole new format) Because I am the state president for the national organization that is sponsoring the conference, my attendance is mandatory. Nonetheless, last year's state president was unable to attend because he had a major marching band competition, and he was the drum major.</p>

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<p>Colleges take November scores for early apps, if that helps...</p>

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<p>not all. Yale won't take your SAT for EA if you take it in november.</p>

<p>ask the college, not us.</p>

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<p>Take the SAT and then go to the rest of the conference.</p>

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<p>From the Yale website, "November 5 is the last test date on which SAT I or SAT II Subject Tests may be taken for Single-Choice Early Action consideration." Most colleges will take the November test, so that option is open (but check each college's website or call the admissions office to be sure).</p>