<p>I am taking the ACT with writing in October, but have already taken the ACT without writing once before, i know it says you can update scores up until january 15, does that mean i can update the score with writing?? Or will i need to wait until i take the test and turn it in after november 1??</p>
<p>At IU it is always better to turn in the application as soon as possible. They may not admit you until the writing score is received, but once that is complete it should be a fairly quick process. IU some how keeps track of all of the components of the applicants even when they are received at various times and from multiple sources. </p>
<p>I don’t know if you are eligible for any of the automatic scholarships. Here is what the IU website says about the application materials and automatic scholarships:</p>
<p>“All of your completed application materials for admission must be submitted online or postmarked by the November 1 deadline to receive consideration for Automatic Academic Scholarships. If you submit application materials later than November 1, you will not be eligible for Automatic Academic Scholarships.”</p>
<p>I noticed the use of the word “ALL.” I take this to mean that your application will be incomplete without the writing score. As I understand it, this would make you ineligible for automatic scholarships unless IU receives the writing score before Nov. 1. </p>
<p>There is also this though about deadlines: </p>
<p>“January 15: Students who meet the November 1 deadline may submit updated SAT or ACT scores by this date for reconsideration of Automatic Academic Scholarships.”</p>
<p>In the past I’ve taken the word “reconsideration” to mean that IU may give you more money if your scores are higher at a later date provided you had a complete application. The question is whether IU will consider your application complete without the writing score. That is probably a question that warrants a phone call to admissions.</p>
<p>ahh well i may have to do that, right now i have a 30 ACT (no Writing) and 3.53 GPA, so fall a little bit short of Automatic Scholarships</p>