<p>Alright so I might apply ED to WashU this fall. I will be taking the ACT this September but might need to take it in October depending on how things go in September. ED applications are due to WashU on November 15 and the test scores for the October ACT are released November 9, giving me 6 days to get the scores on my application and send it in. </p>
<p>Does this look bad, cutting it this close? Does WashU give priority to kids who submit their ED app earlier or is applying ED in the first place enough evidence that youre interested? </p>
<p>Also, this may sound incredibly stupid, but how exactly do colleges get your test scores? Do they take your word for what you have written down on the common app, or do you need to request that the ACT send your scores directly to the colleges? Do send the score report sheets the ACT/SAT mails to you in your application? Thanks.</p>
<p>Have the request for scores sent directly from the testing facility (ACT or CollegeBoard) to the college. Best is to register for the scores to be sent to colleges during the initial registration process, when you signed up to take the test. At that time, you’ll get to send your scores to four different colleges for free. The downside in this is not knowing what those scores are before they get sent.</p>
<p>As for your timing, you won’t be the only one with this tight schedule. Colleges are used to these tight deadlines. Remember too, the ED deadline is Nov 15, but it’s not likely the adcom will be studying your application materials on that first day.</p>
<p>No, colleges don’t take your word for the SAT/ACT scores. You need to have official score reports sent directly to the schools from the SAT/ACT. When you sign up for the test, you can list up to 4 colleges to be sent official score reports. You can also have additional official score reports sent to colleges later, for a fee.</p>