SCEA SAT I's and II's

thatguy100
Tue, 25 May 2010 11:33:34 +0000

Alrighty… I dont know the answers to all your questions, but Ill try

Are two SAT II’s also required for Yale SCEA? YES

Perhaps more importantly, does Yale give the same weight to SAT I’s and II’s for early applications, considering that we would potentially have to have all of these ready by June or October? To be honest, I dont know about this one. I know that there is a higher percentage chance of you being admitted EA versus RD because of the smaller number of applicants and the fact that the admissions committee will commend you for being ready earlier than most people.

Conversely, do they thus put an even higher premium on excellent SAT II scores given these added difficulties? The emphasis on the SAT IIs, from what I have been told, is little. The SAT IIs are used as a way to boost your application. So, if your score is very good, it will help you out. However, if they are not that good, it wont be looked at for your application.

On a side note, when is the latest one can take SAT’s to have them arrive at Yale’s doorstep on time? You can take the SATs until the month of November if you are going to apply SCEA to Yale. However, its not the best idea to be taking the SAT I or II in November because you have no chances to up your scores if necessary. As well, if you take them in November, you have to choose “rush shipping” of your scores to Yale and the Clearinghouse (if you are an athlete)