name discrepancy + sending scores now?

b_r_um
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:13:56 +0000

I used two different spellings of my family name too (XaeX vs XaX).
I e-mailed all colleges that I was applying to except for two about it; the colleges I did e-mail managed to match my test scores to my application and the other two did not. My conclusion is that it doesn’t matter that you are using two different spellings as long as you let the colleges know.

And yes, it is usually ok to send your test scores ahead of your application but when you send them very early (like in July) you should check with the colleges that they still have your scores on file when you submit your application (you can do that in the e-mail about your name)