January SAT test

Hi!
I seem to be in the same position as you. I'm an international student and I missed the deadline for the December SAT test...so i've been thinking abt registering for the test in Jan. However, I can only sit for SAT II in May since there's nothin inbetween Jan & May. So I have no idea if theunis will accept late SAT 2 scores, so i've e-mailed them and am still awaiting a reply. R u an international student as well? If you don't mind me asking, where r u thinkin of applyin to?
As for ur question:
"Do they mean that January scores will definitely be considered for admissions?"- certain Unis such as Harvard and Yale will accept scores durin this month but it doesn't guarantee that they haven't already made their decision by the time they've received ur scores. It's best to contact the universities directly because I'm not entirely sure.

Btw, are u thinkin of sittin for SAT subject tests as well?

thnx!

I'm considering retaking the SAT reasoning test in January. But not all unis will guarantee that they can receive the scores before making their decisions.

You got a pretty decent score though


Effectively, you must do it by December

You won't be penalised (probably) but it makes admin faster if you do it by the December round. Thats the preference here

Yeah but I still want a higher score. And I think I'm capable of a higher score (hope that doesn't sound too cocky).
Only problem is not all unis guarantee that Jan scores will arrive on time to be considered.

Well it shouldnt be a problem, you can send them off inidivudually.
Im doing mine on paper anyway...the same one Hardvard gave me to write on..+ photocopy the CommApp form for the other unis.

What do you mean by send them off individually?
You applying to Harvard? I think you've got a good shot

You send the application to each uni seperately? with a seperate application form...
Na not yet....Harvard sent me a thing with a application form and a scholarship brochure + letter and about eligibility and requirement....Joy

And wow that's great! I'd definitely apply if I were you.

Meh...we'll see.
I still need to rack up another 2250-2300 in SAT II to be eligible for 90% scholarship, which is what im aiming for or no point me going at all.

Why not? A degree from Harvard will allow you to have any job you want. Plus, can't you just get financial aid instead.

Hahaha....no mate, Im not interested in getting a degree for the job, otherwise I would have done Maths.
I'd prefer to be an Academic, so I want everything to be merit based.
And the scholarship is part of finacial aid?

You mean like a professor and do university research? My dad's one of them.
I think a scholarship is merit-based (or sometimes sport-based), but financial aid is like a bursary or a student loan.

Scholarships are also applicable to those who cannot afford to go to college/uni otherwise.
But generally, yes, merit based. And sport is merit too So is debating and musical...
And yes, like your dad
EDIT: 2000th post

I see now. Just been on the Harvard website and they call it scholarships but I think at other unis it's called financial aid rather than scholarships.
What field(s)? My dad does materials science and engineering.
And Overlord in Training now right?

No idea...it probably is Overlord
Well to be fair to them, scholarship is in the context of financial aid.
Take a look at this wiki (Dare i say it) article - clicky
History good sir
Im thinking the History of Ideas or Economic and Social History