<p>Will stanfords computers just take the highest composites and subsection scores, and display though, or do they see all scores from all test dates.</p>
<p>Will they frown upon the lower ones (i have sent in numerous ACT/ SAT (which sends them all) test dates)... will they acknowledge them... or simply look at the highest one?</p>
<p>Stanford considers only highest scores from each section.</p>
<p>Even for ACT...? Does the Adcom even see the lower scores?</p>
<p>Yes, for the ACT as well according to the application. They will see all the scores, but under their standards, I dont think a person who took the SAT once and got a 1600 has any advantage over some one who took it thrice and got the same score. (Of course, I could be wrong, but it seems to me that they are concerned about only your best scores.)</p>
<p>hmmm... yah, I only ask becuase I know some schools, like WUSTL say they have their computer systems just take the highest subsection scores, and the adcom only sees those.</p>
<p>I hope they do... stanford as a 31 composite of mine, and a 34... 31 was sent in by acccidnet, I dont want to even look at that silly score.</p>
<p>Ah I see. Honestly, Im not sure how Stanford weeds through the scores. (Computer vs. manually)</p>
<p>Well... I actually assume manually... they accept rush scores... which are sent via mail... unless a work program student enters them in the computers, who knows, maybe ill call admissions, anyone else know?</p>
<p>Is 2040 (1380 MV) and 31 ACT really low for them?</p>
<p>I hope it isnt low... becuase then that means I have a really good chance :)... to tell you the truth, Im not holding out much hope for my 2200, 34, 800 math, 680 physics, 660 math, EA... mainly becuase of SAT IIs</p>
<p>Of course, I know nothing about what stanford accepts and does not accept. Personally... I think your transcript means alot more</p>
<p>To answer your question, i think stanford will see all your scores but they claim they only look at the best subscores. However, that being said, I think there is a psychology factor for an admin officer to see a student taking the test only once and getting a 2400 rather than having that 2400 be a combination of 3 different tests</p>
<p>Totally agree... its human nature...</p>
<p>a yale admissions officer said that only the highest scores get put into the computer. maybe stanford does the same?</p>
<p>If this true -that they only enter your highest scores- that would be awesome because I'm going to come out with like a 2370 composite. But colleges have no reason NOT to count your highest scores. First and foremost to them, it inflates their stats. Secondly, regardless of what people say, they do you give you the benefit of the doubt. Think about it: with about 15000+ applicants at the elite schools, which admissions officer has time to investigate why you got a 680 Math on your first test and an 800 on the second. He/she will just assume that you had a bad day; if you can score that high, you DESERVE that score.</p>
<p>Stanford adcoms see all the scores, but only consider the highest ones. I asked the admission officer that came to my school.</p>
<p>Hi:
Any suggestions on which schools my daughter should apply to?<br>
Will Stanford enter her ACT score or her SAT scores into their "highest score" on the computer?Also, does she need an additional SAT II for Stanford?<br>
Here are her stats:</p>
<p>ACT 34
SAT I : M 710 V 690 W 760
SAT IIs: Math1c 700 MATH 2c 780 PHYSICS (Nov test-we hope over 700.....)
GPA (weighted) 95.6</p>
<p>AP Exams Taken (Junior year)
American History 4
English 5
Physics 4</p>
<p>Senior Year APs
AP CalculusBC/Physics
AP Art
AP English
AP Psychology</p>
<p>Honors:
Thomas J Watson IBM Math and Science (3 students in High school selected)
Physics Awards, Underclassman Science Award, Math Awards, Spanish Award, Chemistry Award, Biology Award, Natl Honor Society, Art Awards,Photography Award, Selected to show work in local Art Shows, National Merit Commended, AP Scholar</p>
<p>Volunteer Work:
Worked with mentally disabled 2 hours per week for a local program
Tutors less able students in Math
Church volunteer
Library volunteer </p>
<p>Summer Activities
Freshman: Campo Alboran in Marbella Spain- 2 weeks spanish culture and language
Sophomore:Icelandic Culture 3 weeks in Iceland;
held paid sales manager position in a Mall pet kiosk.
Junior: Paid position in local Movie Theater</p>
<p>Leadership/Clubs/Activities
Gay-Straight Alliance, Club Historian
Reflections Editor/Contributor
School Newspaper, Writer
Art Club
National Audobon Society</p>
<p>Music:
Piano -8 years
Voice-2 years</p>
<p>If you are trying to make a decision between 2 similar candidates, and one took the SAT once and scored 2400 and another had a 2400 composite of 3 sittings, which would you favor (based on SATs alone, of course)?</p>
<p>Neither. The candidates would be differentiated based on other aspects of their applications than purely SAT I scores. (Even if they are similar candidates.)</p>