REA vs RD Dilemma...hear me out!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I'm applying to Stanford this year. However, I'm conflicted as to whether I should apply REA or RD.
I was initially planning to apply RD after taking my ACT & SAT I in October and SAT II in November. However, I know that Stanford (like a lot of other places) lets you choose between the SAT and the ACT and thus was wondering would it make sense to take ACT and SAT II in October and just apply REA? I've been hard at work and unless I don't screw up too bad, should be able to touch ~2300 on the SAT I. Will Stanford care that I didn't submit the SAT I score for REA? Or should I just take everything and just apply RD?</p>

<p>The last acceptable test date for REA is October which means that if I apply REA, I can only take the SAT IIs or the SAT. </p>

<p>What should I do?</p>

<p>(Yes, in case you're wondering, Stanford IS my top choice).</p>

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<p>Read the testing guidelines on the Stanford admissions website. For the ACT test, September is the latest option for an early applicant. The October ACT date has a warning that the scores may not arrive in time.</p>

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<p>Okay, assuming I am ready to take the September test. My question is still intact - what should I do?</p>