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min Test month for Fall admission

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 1:03 am
by matter
I am going to be taking the test this Sat, though I am considering rescheduling because a long illness cut a month out of my limited study time. What was the recommended test month for fall admission? Is Novemeber too late?

Re: min Test month for Fall admission

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 3:29 am
by stefan_s
October 10, 2009 Report mailing date: November 20, 2009
November 7, 2009 Report mailing date: December 18, 2009

Most top math programs have an admission deadline in mid-December, so yes, November test is too late for those programs.

Re: min Test month for Fall admission

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:19 am
by isih
No that is incorrect. The universities are aware of this delay and they are reluctant because its ETS's "fault".

Re: min Test month for Fall admission

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:53 am
by diogenes
Just to toss in my two pents:

If you are applying to a program with a mid Dec deadline, then let them know you are sitting for the Nov. exam and the score results should be in around the same time.

It is my understanding that most programs are fine with this.

Re: min Test month for Fall admission

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:21 pm
by matter
Thanks folks, your comments helped me make my decision.