I applied to a couple Ivies, Stanford, Carleton, U of Minnesota, and two UC schools. I sent my test scores and transcript before the deadline, but not by much. Does anyone know about the policies about if my ACT/SAT II subject test scores/transcript arrives late? I sent them before the deadline and I actually rushed the SAT II scores, but I’m worried they wont get there in time and hurt my application. Anyone have any expertise in this?
Also, I’m wondering if I should send my AP scores. I haven’t yet, but I took them and they’re not the best (2, 3, 4, 4). Will it hurt my application if I don’t send them yet? Thanks.
It shouldn’t be too much of a problem, although you should probably call the admissions office and check just in case.
I did the same thing to a few universities (not Ivies) and called them to see if they would still accept my scores even though the application deadline passed. They told me that it is fine.
All of them told me that the application deadline is only the deadline to submit the Common App and writing supplements, and additional materials can arrive after the deadline without any penalty (as long as they arrive within a week or two after the deadline).
I know that for Cornell, they will accept late scores as long as they arrive shortly after the deadline. You should be fine if you sent your scores before the deadline.