<p>I just received my SAT II writing score report. I knew i had a 720 on the test, but I didn't know the gap between my subscores was soooo huge:</p>
<p>Multiple Choice subscore: 79 / 80
Writing sample subscore: 56 / 80 !!!! and I thought my essay was awesome!</p>
<p>Will this severly hurt my chances? a little? not at all?</p>
<p>btw, i do have 3 other sat ii scores significantly higher than my writing score.</p>
<p>I had the same thing happen to me! I was so mad, because in the practice book I used they had sample essays and their scores, and the ones with the scores I got were by far worse than what I did! The ones in the book were about one paragraph long with numerous spelling and grammar mistakes. I may have had one or two small mistakes, but nothing even close to the samples in the book!!!!!</p>
<p>Does anyone know how long it takes for a school to recieve the SAT score report if I just paid my 7 bucks a few hours ago? University of Illinois Urbana says that they want everything in their hands for priority deadline by Nov 1. I thought that the score was sent instantly via the internet, but maybe not. BTW, is 690 writing really bad for HYPMSC? I am applying early to MIT with a 780 Math, 690 Verbal, 800 Math IIC and Physics, and 690 Writing. Do I need to rush my Nov SAT scores to them for early action?</p>
<p>OMG No F**ing way my essay was a 3 ( 6 /12)!!!</p>
<p>the sample essays that are 3 are either 1 paragraph or 2 paragraphs with every other word spelled wrong or with a billion grammar mistakes</p>
<p>This is unbelievable! maybe it's b/c i mentioned stanford in my writing sample.....ahhh</p>
<p>tell me about it!!!!!!!!! They totally jipped us! I'm soooooooooo totally mad!</p>
<p>don't worry. i don't think colleges will see your detailed reports, they'll only see your 720 writing which is not a bad score.</p>
<p>Stanford recommends a retake for <700, but that's it. They don't obsess about SAT scores as much as other schools (from my impressions).</p>
<p>lol im the opposite. i got 700 on the MC and 10/12 on the essay to land a 720.</p>
<p>I got a 660 on the writing sample. what does that convert to?
Also, colleges see your writing sample score? no... I got a 750 overall :)</p>
<p>Paulhomework, I thought you already got in?</p>
<p>Guys, don't fret! 720 is a good score, and I don't think they see the detailed breakup.</p>
<p>You got in. They won't withdraw your admission for a 700+ score....</p>
<p>why oh why would you take another collegeboard test after you were accepted?? that company just sucks your money for stupid bubble tests - and it's an unnecessary source of stress, case and point - you calling your 720 a disaster, c'mon...</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure the original post was made before decisions were released. The only reason this post came up was because zxchen06 had a related question (which I don't know the answer to).</p>
<p>I am applying to HPS and deferred MIT and cornell. i have a 1550 (770 V 780M), 800 MathIIC, 800 Physics, and 690 Writing. (i began with a 690 writing, was dumm, and retook and got 680!) anyway, do you think it is necessary to retake the writing in jan? (walk on) i think I could improve by 30-50 pts. (i have been paying close attention to grammar.) just wondering. My recs and EC's are OK, and my GPA is 3.98 UW but with class rank of 6/160 (phy ed!)</p>
<p>i would retake the writing, can't hurt, could help</p>
<p>Guys don't flame me i'm not some sat-obsessed person who would retake a freaking sat after getting accepted!!!!! i did get in ( i know it's a miracle) but someone bumped up the thread</p>
<p>jerew,
i would retake the writing if i were you. if you want serious improvements study barron's grammar section</p>