<p>So I was thinking about taking the ACT in October in addition to taking in in June and September of this year. Would the October test scores arrive quickly enough to be used for applications that year? </p>
<p>I took my SAT in October and SAT subject tests in November. Still was able to apply for early action that required both tests. </p>
<p>You’re good.</p>
<p>It would be fine for most EA/ED. Nevertheless, I would try to avoid that as you should be working on the essays and applications by that time.</p>
<p>For regular admission it is timely. For early action or early decision, it will be timely for most but for some it is too late (and the colleges that consider it too late for an early program usually tell you that on their sites). </p>