Please explain the early stages of SAT and notifications

<p>That's right - they will see every SAT I and subject test score that's been completed up to the time you send them.</p>

<p>So I might as well send them now, at least it shows that she is interested early on in going there.</p>

<p>The only advantage of not sending the free reports is that it gives you an option of sending only the ACT scores if those turn out to be much better. </p>

<p>However, all schools claim to take only the best scores into account, and sending the scores does demonstrate your interest in the school (my daughter got countless mailings from schools where she sent the free reports, but ended up not applying)</p>

<p>That's another thing. I signed her up for the June 7th SAT exam (again) and the ACT exam on June 14th.</p>

<p>Is the ACT turnaround time score results faster than SAT?</p>

<p>It is pretty fast if you are willing to pay to view your scores.</p>

<p>You don't have to pay ACT to view scores. And yes, ACT is faster to score than SAT, but the essay score may be posted later.</p>

<p>^that depends how fast do you need to see the scores. Sometimes the registration deadline for the next test is before the free score reports are on line. But you can "pay per view", and see your scores earlier.</p>

<p>We used the free reports to send the scores to schools that supposedly want you to demonstrate interest.</p>

<p>The kids on the ACT forum here have a little trick you can do to see your ACT score a few days early. It actually works and even a parent can do it. Search on the "ACT hack."</p>

<p>nngmm, I don't see anything about "pay per view" on the ACT website - it clearly states that viewing scores online is free. What are you talking about?</p>

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Beginning 2007–2008, if you have a student Web account you may view your scores online at no charge as soon as your multiple-choice scores from a national or international test date are available.

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Sorry - you are correct. I guess they changed it this year, and you no longer have to pay to see the scores early.</p>