Would it be too late

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<p>Hi everyone ,</p>

<p>Int'l Student from Morocco , I didn't get the score I wanted in the SAT 1 , took the SAT 2 but will take TOEFL on January 10 , and Retake SAT 1 on January 24th ... But I still didn't apply to any college , I prefer to wait until I get my score when I'll retake SAT 1 , it should be about 15 February , and I wanted to know if I could find THEN some international friendly colleges whome deadline is after February</p>

<p>Thx in Advance </p>

<p>PS: I will also be applying for Financial Aid ( Full Tuition ) thx</p>

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<p>very difficult. why not apply now?</p>

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<p>I can't apply now because I don't even have the TOELF ( Jan. 10 th ) and I dunno what my sat scores will look like and I don't want apply just for applying and not being sure of anything :s</p>

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<p>most of us dont have toefl!</p>

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<p>but that's not the point ... I think that in February if I get a great score in the SAT 1 I could grab some college that have full tuition no ?</p>

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<p>I would venture to guess that not a single college with need-based aid for internationals would accept your application in February. Merit aid will also be very hard to get by that time. All scholarships I am aware of have application deadlines in December or January, or are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis (which means that February will most likely be too late as well).</p>

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<p>But how can you guys just apply without knowing your scores and stuff ?</p>

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<p>You can apply now and scores will reach the uni later. Just note the tests in your app.</p>

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<p>Your standardized test scores are certainly not the most important part of your application. Your high school record, ECA, essays etc. will matter more. So it will be better for you if you form a college list and apply now based on those stats. Your scores SAT and TOEFL scores will reach the colleges on time, I am sure. With regards to your question--yes, I think it will be too late!</p>

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<p>Search on CB website for colleges that accept January test scores...they are sure to reach in time!</p>

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<p>Another thing please , when I see something like :
Tests</p>

<pre><code>* SAT Reasoning / ACT score report due by: 01-JAN
* SAT Subject score report due by: 01-JAN
</code></pre>

<p>Does it mean that if I take the SAT on Jan.24 it will not be sent ?</p>

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<p>Yeah, definitely</p>

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<p>It will be sent, but it might be late. Contact admission office DIRECTLY.
Collegeboard says that for 95% colleges. Lots accept after 1 jan.</p>

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<p>yeha... lik bb says... ur standardised scores are only a part of the application.. gettin ur applications on time is more important.... ter r several colleges that have deadlines in febraury n march... but to expect full tuition... it might be too late...</p>

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<p>All what the above said, and I would suggest you visit individual college websites and see whats the last acceptable date for taking standardized tests. Stanford, Columbia, Dartmouth, Middlebury are just a few to name who don't accept scores later than the december date...</p>

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<p>Sorry to break in like that but I have a kind of relevant question.
I took the TOEFL in JUNE but managed to request score reports only yesterday (I know I know it's just my stupidity: I thought they would get them online in no time, I never thought it would take 2 WEEKS). The thing is that 2 weeks will pass after the Jan 1 deadline. Is it a disaster or I'm just panicking?</p>

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<p>^ you are ok, Jan 1 deadline is not that strict in most of the colleges (for scores, that is), especially for TOEFL, it is just a pass/fail</p>

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<p>Colleges want <em>your</em> application by Jan 1, but they will usually accept transcripts, recommendations and test scores for a few more weeks.</p>

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<p>Pfew, I'm relieved:) Thanks</p>

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<p>@Alone: I don't really get it when you say TOEFL is just a pass/fail test? Do you mean that when an international applicant meets the minimum requirement of TOEFL (say, 81-83 for most colleges), the adcom will look at other parts of the application without ever considering the TOEFL score anymore?</p>

<p>Please clarify this a lil bit.</p>