<p>Nope. Per HMC, eligibility for the Mudd merit award (10k/year) is determined at the time of the admission decision. Quote: “SAT and ACT scores from exams taken after the time of admission are not considered for the Harvey S. Mudd Merit Award.”</p>
<p>[HMC</a> Merit-based Awards](<a href=“http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/costsandaid1/typesofaid1/scholarshipsandgrants1/hmcmeritbasedawards.html]HMC”>Merit-Based Scholarships | Admission and Financial Aid | Harvey Mudd College)</p>
<p>If you applied ED, that means the November administration of the SAT or the October administration of the ACT. If you apply RD, it means January SAT, December SAT.</p>