Can I apply Early Action If I Haven't Taken My SAT Subject Tests yet?

Question

Academically I'm alright for second tier schools. I have a 1980 SAT but I've been studying a ton for the SATs this summer and I'm starting a Sylvan class this week so I think my scores will go up by fall. I have a 3.7 or so, I'm President of three clubs, 300+ volunteering hours, etc

I've heard that when your applying to any competitive school that you don't have great chances in getting accepted too its good to apply early decision/action. I don't want to do early decision because I need financial aid and can't go to a school that won't give me a significant amount (my parents won't pay for it).

My question is, can I apply early action if i'm retaking my SAT 1 in October and only taking my3 SAT Subject Tests in November (for schools that require them)? Would it be too late? And if I did apply early decision to a school that could not give me sufficient financial aid, am I liable for a full years tuition? What are the repercussions for not going to the school?

Thanks for any information.

Answer 1

These are questions you'd be better off asking the admissions folks at the universities where you would like to apply. Good luck!!!