Will they accept an SAT score report after the ED deadline?

Test Preparation
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<p>I just logged onto College board and painfully learned when you send score reports you cannot withhold your subject tests. Now, my SAT I scores are irrelevant because I'm retaking them to score hopefully higher in October. The problem is my SAT Subject test scores were this:
U.S. Hist-770
World History-750
Math I-520</p>

<p>I realize I bombed the Math I's (at the time before the test I didn't study because I was studying for AP tests/finals) The problem is that I plan to early decision to Cornell (please keep reading =P), my sister was an alumni with high grades and I had no great desire to a specific college so I decided to give it a shot.</p>

<p>My question is A) Should I retake my math and if so, would they accept an SAT score report after the Early Decision deadline? (due by Nov. 1st, SAT I I plan on taking is in Oct. 7, the only other possible testing date is Dec.) </p>

<p>Assume that my new SAT I scores are within the mid 50% range (I've been studying for a while, and plan to until the last day) if this makes a difference.</p>

<p>Also, I plan on applying to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, so apparently they say on their website here:</p>

<p>The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences does not require SAT Subject Tests. We do recommend, however, that if you plan to submit these exams in support of your application, that you take an SAT Subject Test in a science and in Mathematics (any level).</p>

<p>Students who do not submit scores are not penalized in the admissions process.
I need the truth, if your best advice is "well, it looks like you can't send your scores in time and you're finished", tell me that, I just need to know the truth. Also I forgot to mention, I'm taking AP Bio and Honors Physics next year along with AP Lit and AP U.S. Gov and Politics and Precalc.
I have already taken U.S. History, World History and English Language APs, if that happens any...</p>

<p>I'm actually freaking out right now. I apologize for poor grammar skills, I quickly typed this out.
Thank you for anyone who takes the time to read this and reply.</p>

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<p>I guarantee that they would not accept it after the deadline; there is always a cut off. Sorry to say, but you’ll have to submit those.</p>

<p>And yes, even if you apply to Agriculture and Life Sciences, you should submit a SAT II – unless you truly think your scores are horrid.</p>

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<p>Yea, the problem being, when you send your SAT scores you send all of them, including the subject tests and any previously taken SATs. Thank you for the quick answer though, I appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Please call Cornell Admission and get their answer to this question. Never rely on anything but the primary source on any issue so critical!</p>

<p>My conclusion is, if you retake Math in October, Cornell will probably accept that score as timely for consideration in the ED pool.</p>

<p>Two-part analysis: </p>

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<li>College Board - The score release date for Oct. 4 tests is Oct. 31. Here’s what the CB says about their delivery of that score to your chosen colleges: “Scores from the October and November SAT administrations are sent by two-day priority delivery to colleges for Early Decision/Early Action (ED/EA) program consideration. Most colleges accept October and November scores for ED/EA programs.” [SAT</a> Scores - View SAT Scores - Send Score Reports](<a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>Scores – SAT Suite | College Board)</li>
</ol>

<p>So, you can actually self-submit your score ON TIME; the official CB report would arrive on or about Monday, November 3.</p>

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<li>Cornell - On their First Year - ED info page, they state: “Plan to take the SAT before November of your senior year, or the ACT no later than October, if you will be applying early. Early-decision applicants are also strongly urged to take the SAT Subject Tests no later than November, because the scores are used in the colleges’ early decision selection process.” [Cornell</a> University Undergraduate Admissions Office - HOW TO APPLY](<a href=“http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/firstyear/early.cfm]Cornell”>http://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/firstyear/early.cfm)</li>
</ol>

<p>Then, following the Requirements and Timetable link to a PDF grid, it reflects the November 1 deadline, discusses which tests are appropriate for each applicant, including for Agriculture and Life Sciences, “SAT Subject Tests recommended in science and in Mathematics (any level).” </p>

<p>Significantly, at the top of the grid, it says, “If you encounter problems and cannot meet a deadline, call… Early on, deadlines can probably be extended if you give a sensible reason for doing so.”</p>

<p>So, you followed their “strong urging” to take the test “before” or “no later than” November, they will have your self-reported score by the deadline, and now all you need is their agreement to accept the November 3 CB report as timely.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>