<p>So I would be just like to point out before i start the debate, that I am OOS and in order for me to attend University of Maine, I would have to get there UMaine Flagship Scholarship ( Criteria: 3.0GPA with 1300+ SAT (CR+M) or 29+ ACT). I really would like to be considered for this scholarship which is why I want to apply ASAP but right now I have only taken the SAT ( didn't study and got a 1620 ) and it isn't good enough to get this scholarship. I am planning on taking the ACT this Saturday and I have been studying since October and I really feel I can get above 29 on it, the deadline for early action is December 15th, and with the test date the 13th it puts me in a difficult position. I still would be considered for the scholarship even if I do regular decision but my chances of getting the scholarship are lower, on the school website it saids " Early Action applicants are considered first for scholarships, with remaining funds distributed until fully dispersed." So do you think I should apply to Umaine on the 15th and submit my ACT when they are available ( Im assuming near January ) or wait until I have my scores and submit with regular decision?</p>
<p>@RickyP Call admissions. What is your major? I guess you could apply incomplete.</p>
<p>Go for it. I imagine they will know in time to consider you for the scholarship. You wouldn’t. There is upside (you expect to get 29+; and the scholarship is more likely with EA). There is no downside. You could still take the test again and apply for the scholarship later, too, if this ACT is below 29. This way you get a chance at the EA scholarship. The scholarship is separate from admissions.</p>
<p>I really cannot see a reason not to apply EA, and apply for the scholarship. Can you?</p>
<p>@ItsJustSchool I don’t apply for the scholarship, when I apply early action or regular action I get considered for the scholarship. They typically hand out the scholarship along with the acceptance letter. This is concerning for me as well. I feel if I wait to submit my test scores late they won’t accept me.</p>
<p>@gearmom computer science. I’ll contact admissions about this.</p>
<p>I think the universities and the testing companies have had at least one or two years (more like 50+) together to work out their timing issues. If you have the test scores sent directly, there really is no mystery as to whether they will arrive in time. The admission process has built this in to their timetable, and the timetable has been developed over the years. They accept the test scores and the scores, by definition, will arrive on time.</p>
<p>They will see the ACT score along with your application. If it merits a scholarship, they will let you know. When you get the ACT score, you will know anyway. If you want to re-take, retake and submit that (after acceptance with no scholarship offer) specifically for scholarship consideration. I am confident they will have a way to do that, and you will figure it out if it comes to that. That way you get the early money, or, if that fails, a chance at the later money. There is NO downside to applying early (blind to the test score).</p>
<p>@RickyP Yes, my S received the scholarship with the acceptance (within a week of applying). Hopefully admissions is helpful.</p>