I sent my SAT/ACT scores Saturday Oct 27th standard mailing to UMich. However, their website states that my EA application will only be considered for EA if my test scores arrive on or before the deadline. I am scared they won’t arrive by then. Do you guys think I should do an SAT rush score send to them (1-2 business days)? The ACT doesn’t have an option for priority to UM since it all electronic…
You may have an issue whichever way you do it:
If your non-rushed scores don’t go out until Wednesday, they will may not arrive on time, and Mich is one of the few schools that does not give a grace period on scores.
If they do go out on Wednesday, doesnt that mean they will arrive to UMich around the same time? I also have November 1st as well. Does that mean rush will in no way help me? Also, do you know exactly why ACT doesn’t allow priority score reports to UMich? All is says is this: Standard Report sent electronically for choices marked with “E”. Priority Report not needed.
In theory, electronic transmissions should be available for the recipient to immediately download. What I don’t know is when/how often Michigan processes the transmissions. That’s a question you might want to pose to Michigan admissions.
Thank you so much for your help! I went ahead and bought a rush score send just in case because I think the regular one is held for a week or 2 before being sent out unlike the rush sends.
Sorry to be a downer but UMich says “Rush paper scores are not accepted.”
https://admissions.umich.edu/apply/freshmen-applicants/requirements-deadlines
@asianfu We sent ACT scores to Michigan with regular delivery on 10/27. I called Michigan yesterday, and they have the score. You could try calling Michigan but the chances are that your ACT scores were in the same batch.
@WhatADude yes, but rush electronic scores are accepted.
@bucketDad Yep, called in yesterday and they had actually already received my ACT scores but not my rushed SAT score lol… oh well
Unless your ACT scores are substantially worse than your SAT scores, it should not matter if they don’t get your SAT scores by tomorrow. At least your application will be considered complete and will still be considered for EA. Good luck.
@skieurope Thank you! Just feeling a bit regretful about spending 43 dollars on rush send haha, but yeah super happy my ACT scores got there in time