<p>What I’m really asking is is it too late to send them any scores?</p>
<p>@ViridisFloe They won’t see newer scores if you don’t send them a new score report, is what I was getting at. If you send a score report, they see all your scores up till that point.</p>
<p>@Dannnn When I called the office of admissions, they said I should have it set to automatically send the scores to Yale when released. If you didn’t do this, call the office of admissions for advice—you may need to rush the shipment of the scores to Yale to make it in time (which is really just a scam IMO—paying more than half the price of the SAT itself to expedite the sending of ELECTRONIC scores? sounds really sleazy to me).</p>
<p>@Dannnn, the latest date to take subject tests for SCEA is November, so I don’t think it’s too late. Congratulations on results you are happy with. </p>
<p>@IxnayBob - Oh ok, sounds good then. Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>@ViridisFloe, Billymayshere may be technically correct, but it would go against the spirit (at least) of the rule. </p>
<p>User @LyricalLacuna and father had a wonderful take on this. I repeat it here:
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<p>@Dannnn, I hope I’m right, but perhaps you should follow Billymayshere suggestion and call the Admissions Office to verify that it will arrive on time. You can probably self-report and follow up with an official report.</p>
<p>It really does stink that they charge extra for “expedited.” It’s a batch electronic download for crying out loud. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>@IxnayBob - Thank you. I checked up on my own and it seems ok, especially since the scores are already out.</p>
<p>@IxnayBob oh yeah i totally agree about the spirit thing—I even just sent my less-impressive SAT II scores this morning. I’m just advising him based on what is technically acceptable. if you score a 780 the first time, and a 680 the next time, you’re only hurting yourself by sending that second score. this is a cutthroat game for people, especially those with the resources to review their apps with a fine-tooth comb and friends in high places. </p>
<p>@Dannnn careful dude, the office said that I should have it set to automatically send scores so that they definitely make it on time. Unfortunately, that’s not possible at this point, so unless you checked with an admissions officer, you don’t know for sure. Better safe than sorry when it comes to this kind of stuff. regardless, best of luck.</p>
<p>Sorry if this is already answered, but I was just scanning this thread and there is a lot of discussion about interviews. My son went up to Yale for an interview in October. Is it correct to assume that students who did this won’t be contacted for the alumni interviews? Thanks. </p>
<p>@billymayshere - Thanks for letting me know, I’ll call them tomorrow.</p>
<p>@billymayshere ah okay, I’m on a gap year too! Although, I didn’t apply to uni anywhere last year so this is all new to me I guess. I’m substituting two completed A Levels for SAT IIs which is very fortunate. Yale are very accommodating to allow us brits to do that, just one of the multitude of reasons why the place stood out. SAT Is came back - 2220 SS 770 CR 740 M 710 W. No real clue if that’s good for a Brit/in general, but it’s within the percentile boundaries of the college which was enough to keep me calm. My point was going to be, however, that standardised (yes, I used an ‘s’ there) tests are only part of the story so don’t get too hung up on them 
especially if everything else is in good shape! Good luck mate, if we both get in I’ll buy you a Coors light or something :)>- </p>
<p>@Scottie2014 London yourself? How’ve you found it all? This application makes UCAS look like child’s play! It’s sorta fun though, I’ve enjoyed writing essays/trying to show off without making it obvious that I’m doing so. Good luck!</p>
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<p>ah yeah, I’m not too worried—what’s done is done, right? my only real weakness is my SAT II scores imo, but this kinda place is a longshot for anyone. also 2220 is great for anyone, def. within range.</p>
<p>and totally, man. if I see a dude wearing tweed who has a cool accent I’ll assume it’s you and we’ll catch some Chipotle—turn you into a proper American. </p>
<p>Actually if you send in your ACT, then they give you the option of sending the SAT scores that you want because you already fulfilled the testing requirement with the ACT.</p>
<p>I called and they said this to me</p>
<p>@TweedWearingBrit I am a gap year too!! last year I got into Cornell University, but I had a lot of trouble and decided not to enroll, so I am aiming higher this year 
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<p>@artgirl1216 ah wow, had no clue. ya learn something new everyday.</p>
<p>so many gap-year folks here! grats on cornell, but good luck on yale!</p>
<p>@artgirl1216 Ouch, I hope you didn’t say that on any Cornell threads 
by virtue of your username I assume your background is artistic? Did that mean you had to submit extra materials (portfolio or something)? As far as art goes, I struggle with drawing stick-men, so I’m usually in awe of people who are artistic! All the best with your application. </p>
<p>@artgirl1216, one or more of the following took place:
- You misunderstood what you were told (by the AO?)
- Whoever spoke to you misunderstands the requirement
- Yale did not accurately describe the requirement in their FAQs</p>
<p>From <a href=“http://admissions.yale.edu/faq/standardized-testing”>http://admissions.yale.edu/faq/standardized-testing</a>
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<p>@TweedWearingBrit love your username. Am from Scotland. Great SAT score btw. And, yes I’m applying via UCAS as well. How are your extracurrs (as they’re called, I’m told) for Yale? It’s been tough not knowing what Yale would look for. So completely different from UK universities and I worry that I’m going to look pathetic compared to all the amazing resumes that the US applicants put forward. Not great at selling myself either. Oh well! </p>
<p>@Scottie2014 Hahaha thought I’d try and play up the British stereotype a little. Thanks, I found the SATs pretty odd. In my maths A level in the summer I answered a question which required 4 pages of working out. In the SAT I was ticking a box, but ticking them bloody quickly! Both were challenging for different reasons!</p>
<p>I guess my ECs are okay, better from a ‘leadership’ standpoint. I was head boy, Cadet Head of Contingent and rugby captain, did a lot of acting and fundraising as well. That’s decent for someone from Britain I suppose but I’ve been so impressed by the calibre of ECs the US students have. Some of them have done things I didn’t think we’re possible by age 18! It makes me want to get in more, some of the people at these schools must be incredible to meet. </p>
<p>From an admissions point of view we’re considered by a team that work on the UK itself, so they won’t always be comparing us to the US folk. As such, a strong application from a ‘British’ standpoint would strike me as a strong application period. That said, you’ve gotta be pretty remarkable to get into these places, so nothing is a given! </p>
<p>What about yourself? I was never sure exactly how to ‘sell’ I must admit, I think it conflicts with the old British conservatism.</p>