<p>I just submitted my application to Harvard alongside with the writing supplement. I'm doing the IB, with a good predicted score(44), so I decided not to take any SAT Subject Tests, though I will be taking the SAT now in October. So basically, will my application be read before my SAT score arrives in late October? One of my intentions behind submitting it so early was to give admissions officers more time to look at it, both because of the writing supplement but also because I'll be sending in supplemental material..</p>
<p>If you’re applying RD, it’s not likely going to be read until Jan/Feb timeframe. Why? Because they are reading the SCEA apps now and you have lowest priority. Also, there will be items outside your control which may delay your read. When your school sends in all your docs, then they will start reading. If you submit today, but your school report doesn’t come in until Jan 28th, you won’t be read until after Jan 28th.</p>
<p>They don’t need “more” time to read your app. They’ll do it efficiently and thoroughly (to their def’n of thorough) just like the other 30K other apps.</p>
<p>No matter what cycle you apply in – SCEA or RD – your application will not be read until admissions receives your transcript, teacher recommendations and guidance counselor’s Secondary School Report (SSR) along with your application and essays. Sometimes they do read files without test scores, but don’t render a decision until all required parts of the application have been received.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. I’m applying SCEA, and all parts of the application you mentioned are already sent in. I wasn’t initially planning on applying to universities in the US, hence the late SAT-taking.</p>
<p>This is language directly from H’s website:</p>
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If you are applying Early Action, we would like your testing results by the end of October; however, you may submit the November series if needed. Those results will arrive in time for consideration without the need and expense of “rush reporting.”</p>