<p>I am considering to apply early decision for CMU. It requires me to take 2 SAT subject tests and I will be taking them in December. Can I apply for early decision without those 2 tests and send them after I get the results?</p>
<p>CMU unfortunately is not very clear on their website. Under standardized testing they say you can take tests up until Dec:</p>
<p>[Carnegie</a> Mellon Admission](<a href=“http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/standardized-test-requirements]Carnegie”>http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/standardized-test-requirements)</p>
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<p>However, if you are planning on applying ED1, decisions are sent Dec 15:</p>
<p>[Carnegie</a> Mellon Admission](<a href=“http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/early-decision-plans]Carnegie”>http://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/early-decision-plans)</p>
<p>Since Dec SAT scores aren’t available until Dec 20, that’s not going to work:</p>
<p>[SAT</a> Score Availability - SAT Score Delivery Calendar](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>Getting SAT Scores – SAT Suite of Assessments | College Board)</p>
<p>It might be possible to use Dec scores for ED2, but even then, I’d give CMU a call to be sure.</p>
<p>Would this work if I’m applying ED I and taking the subject test on November 3rd?</p>
<p>If it were me, I’d call and confirm that the Nov sitting would be considered for ED1.</p>
<p>Data: RD is Jan 1; "Please plan on taking these tests no later than December of your senior year. "</p>
<p>Implication: Have test scores on or BEFORE due date for application.</p>
<p>Data: ED1 is Nov 1; ED1 Decision Dec 15; SAT II Nov 3 test scores reported around Nov 25 (you can look it up).</p>
<p>Implication: Not much time for them to review your file.</p>
<p>Nov testing should be fine for ED2.</p>