Hi all,
First time posting here because I had a question I couldn’t find the answer to anywhere else. I am applying early to Princeton, and am taking my SAT IIs (Subject Tests) October 1st. While I have done well on past standardized testing, I don’t know how confident I feel sending my SAT IIs in without looking at them first, especially since they are technically optional.
In essence, my question is this: if I am taking my SAT IIs October 1st, and the scores will come back to me (presumably) October 22nd (based on the three week grading period), do I need to have them sent to directly to Princeton, or is there a grace period that would allow me to view my SAT II scores and decide on October 22nd whether or not I want to send them in? My concern is that if I view them first, the scores will not get to Princeton by the time the November 1st EA deadline rolls around. Thanks in advance for your responses, and my apologies if this question has been asked before.
Danny
PS I am also applying early to University of Michigan, but I assume that the answer to this question is the same at both Princeton and Michigan.
The scores do not need to arrive in Princeton by the Nov 1 deadline. They need to be sent by that date (or by whatever the last testing date is that they accept for EA). You should self report your scores on your application and then have them sent to Princeton. Official scores are used only to confirm what you self report.
Thank you so much!
Danny
Does that also mean that if my October 1st SAT II scores are subpar, I can retake them in November and have those sent directly? Thanks again!
Danny
You would need to decide about retaking those tests by Oct 7 (before you get results back), I believe, as this is the registration deadline for the Nov 5 date. And yes you could have those scores sent directly. If this turns out to be the route you take, you may want to consider waiting to apply in the regular round so you are able to submit a more complete application. I realize that SAT II’s are now considered optional at Princeton, however it is important to consider that your application is being viewed against many, many other extremely competitive applicants, including many who are submitting excellent SAT II scores.
While the admission rate for SCEA appears to be much higher than the regular round, many of those admitted early are otherwise “hooked” applicants, so there is little statistical benefit to applying early as an unhooked applicant. Most other applications (with the exception of extremely high-achieving applicants ie - Intel finalists etc.) seem to be deferred to the regular round.
I wish you the best!