<p>This is a cross-post w/ ACT thread ...but I get so much better advice in the parent forum, I thought it wise to include here as well.</p>
<p>I just called the ACT to add college recipients for this last ACT testing date (Oct. 28), and was surprised and concerned about a bit of advice they shared with me. I'm hoping perhaps I misunderstod, but wanted to ask your collective advice.</p>
<p>(BTW, I've ALWAYS had wonderful help when I've called ACT. Prompt, curteous, informative.... much more user friendly than the CB)</p>
<p>My d. wanted to add schools to receive the scores (She had not previously done so when registering). It was an easy process. HOWEVER, ACT suggested that we add up to 2 more requests NOW (for a fee) rather than wait until she sees the scores. It appears there is a "black-out period" when no scores can be requested. I was told this black out period may be between 4-7 weeks (basically while they are scoring the tests). I knew you could not send any scores for FREE after Thursday noon. However, I was concerned about the potential of a 7 week delay before we could even request additional scores. I thought most ACT or SAT scores were typically ready in about 3-4 weeks max. </p>
<p>She chose the particular 4 college recipients because she is applying early action to a few, and for scholarships with earlier deadlines at the others. But, for the remainder colleges, she wanted to see the results before sending the scores (She took the test last year, and while they are "okay", she was hoping to do better....). She is also still finalizing her college list! She knows her first choices, but a few options are still in flux. There will be more than 6 colleges (the limit to list at test time), so some will require that she send AFTER the scoring period.</p>
<p>A potential 7 week "black out period" means it is possible that the scores cannot even be requested until late December! Then, adding another 2 weeks for processing, they might not be available to the colleges until after Jan. 1, the deadline for many applications. I was unaware the Oct. test results would take so long to be sent. Many colleges with Jan. 1 or 15 deadlines even told us the December test is acceptable. How could that be?</p>
<p>Anyone have a better feel for the timing of all this? Is the 7 week black-out period typical?<br>
Thanks in advance.</p>