<p>Freshman in college- just realized the major I wanted is not available at my college, making my desire to transfer even stronger, though psych + econ is not so bad a double major- but biomedical engineering would be much more fun.</p>
<p>Though I had solid high school record (4.0 unweighted, 4.75 weighted, graduated #1 in class of 830, 300 community service hours, several clubs and leadership positions, 15 APs though only took 6 exams because I took the other classes to prepare myself, not take the credit when I get to college),</p>
<p>I got a 1390 on SAT I, and 710, 690, 670, and 650 on my SAT IIs. (I even got an unmentionable, disgusting 570!) I never even took the ACT. </p>
<p>So, my question is do colleges heavily weigh your new SAT/ ACT and SAT II score if you took it in your freshman year of college, especially since the new SAT is different from the one I took and I never took the ACT?</p>
<p>I meant should I even take the time to retake the SAT and take the ACT? I really don't want to waste time if colleges are not even going to consider it because I took it while in college.</p>
<p>They will consider it, but it's unnecessary... A 1390 is a respectable score and will not hinder you at any school (HYSM Included). Good luck to you, focus on the essays and getting a high GPA in college (Far more important than SATs).</p>
<p>colleges will weigh in your test scores heavily after a first year transfer, unless your GPA/QCA credentials are so good that they won't have to...after a second year transfer, they won't even look at it.</p>
<p>The more college hours one has, the less weight colleges place on SAT. After 30 hours of college work, SAT scores become relatively pointless, since the SAT is a measure of high school work. Some schools, like UT, won't even look at SAT scores.</p>
<p>First of all, I don't think transfers are reflected in the rankings, so the "look good for the rankings" thing goes out the window. I had a 1430 and I got accepted at all four schools I applied to (Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn, Stanford) so I don't think 1390 is going to put you at any disadvantage. By the way, I transferred after one year of college (applied after one semester) so I don't think you'll have any problems. Good luck on your apps, I don't think you need to retake the SATs.</p>
<p>however, schools need a range of SAT scores. I think some people are chosen purposely because they have good credentials and an SAT score that is a bit lower.</p>
<p>Sure, your point is a valid one but my point is that a 1390 is going to be within the range of every school in the nation. Unless the OP feels he can bring it up to at least a 1550 equivalent, it's not worth retaking.</p>
<p>On the contrary, I email Dartmouth, and received a reply today on the subject of SATs, i told them i would like to transfer next year and what i am expected to have, they said in addition to my old SAT scores, I need to take the New SAT. so, i do believe SATs are a big part of the app.</p>
I did not take into account that there is a New SAT for admissions. Although it seems kind of odd that they wouldn't take old SAT + SAT II Writing. Anyways, I suppose Newby's information could apply to the top schools. If that is the case, then by all means, take the new SATs. Good luck on the SATs :) and good luck with your apps.</p>
<p>Also, even if SATs are a big part of the application process... my argument is that a 1390 is not going to be detrimental to your application at any institution in the United States.</p>