<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>
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<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>
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<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>