I guess i’m going to be applying to Amherst and am going to give the new SAT on October 1st. I want to know if my results will arrive in time before the ED deadline or will i have to use the rush service?
For Amherst, if applying Early Decision, you need to submit information for finanical aid by Nov 1, but you have until Nov 15 to submit the application and supporting materials. If you send October test scores regular delivery as soon as they are released, you should be fine. Amherst has an internet account woth College Board. “Delivery” of scores occurs when CB puts the scores in that account, which will usually occur about three to four days after you order them sent. Using rush delivery would likely speed up that process by no more than a day and possibly not at all.
I think they would almost definitely reach Amherst in time- I think scores come out around October 23-27.