Great ACT with lower SAT

<p>Hi All,
Because I submitted 2 subject tests (800's) to Yale along with my ACT (36), I guess I will have to submit my SAT I as well (2110 and 2020), because Yale demands all results from Collegeboard. I am just wondering if these lower SAT scores hurt my chances.<br>
-Thanks</p>

<p>Probably not, as they will see the results from all tests.</p>

<p>Why even send in the subject tests? Does an 800+800+2110 help more than an ACT of 36? I wouldn’t think so.</p>

<p>Yale only requires that you send all scores of the specific type of test that you take. More specifically, all SAT stuff or all ACT tests. Since Yale does not require subject tests if you take the ACT (I think, anyway), I’d just submit your 36. 800s don’t help that much… they’re more useful if you go to a small, relatively unknown school.</p>

<p>Oh, wait, never mind. You’ve already submitted them. It won’t hurt. I just think that a lone 36 may seem slightly stronger than your SAT package.</p>

<p>Yeah, if I had known… But as long as you all believe it doesn’t hurt, I’m not too worried I guess…</p>

<p>Another idea: should I contact Yale and tell them I only want to submit ACT scores?</p>

<p>No, I wouldn’t. From a few months of observation, here’s how I believe scores factor into the total equation:</p>

<p>You must have over a certain threshold before they stop mattering. There is some disagreement, but people generally believe that this threshold lies anywhere between 2200 and 2250 (eg a 2250 is likely no different than a 2340). Because Yale will only really consider your highest score, your 36 more than satisfies this tacit requirement. After that, it is all about personality, ECs, recs, and what makes you stand out.</p>

<p>You should be more than fine.</p>

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<p>No. Y states clearly that if you send in any SAT scores, you need to send them all. It is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with the test reporting requirements; don’t bother them by asking for special treatment.</p>

<p>Plus, they’re going to take your highest score anyway.</p>

<p>^Yes, but he/she is not required to send in all testing. The only requirement is that the applicant must send all SAT OR ACT material. So, he can only send his ACT and still be within bounds of the regulations.</p>

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<p>Yes they are, because they have already submitted their Subject test scores, please reread the OP:</p>

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<p>[Frequently</a> Asked Questions - Standardized Testing | Yale College Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.yale.edu/faq/standardized-testing]Frequently”>http://admissions.yale.edu/faq/standardized-testing)</p>

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<p>Please note: there’s a difference between ‘testing requirements’ and ‘test reporting requirements’. </p>

<p>By submitting their ACT and Subject tests, the OP has fulfilled Ys testing requirements, but they have not fulfilled their test reporting requirements.</p>

<p>There has been a misunderstanding. I tried to indicate exactly that in my last post.</p>

<p>Your last post states:</p>

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<p>I disagree, while they are within the bounds of Ys testing requirements regulations, they are not within the bounds of Ys test REPORTING regulations. Not sure what the misunderstanding is, but it seems the OP has 2 options:</p>

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<li><p>Send their entire SAT history and worry about their lower SAT compared to their ACT.</p></li>
<li><p>Not send their entire SAT history and chance Y determining that they did not follow the test reporting policy.</p></li>
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<p>If OP already sent in their Subject Test scores to yale, they HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO send in EVERY other testing session of theirs from collegeboard (SAT1 and 2) to Yale. Now if you just submitted that SPECTACULAR ACT score and refrained from sending the Subject test scores or any collegeboard scores, then you are fine. That is what I did. I sent in my ACT scores and thats it. Its more wise to NOT let them have a chance of seeing low SAT 1 scores even if you have great SAT 2s</p>

<p>No, forget what the OP has done/will do. What I mean is that Yale requires all sittings of one particular type of test.</p>

<p>If a student takes the SAT and ACT, he is at liberty to submit either (without the other). He cannot, however, submit subject tests and the ACT, as he must submit all sittings of the tests that he chooses.</p>

<p>I meant this:</p>

<p>“Yes. As long as you provide a complete set of score reports from one testing agency (either the College Board or ACT, Inc.), you are not required to report scores from both. You can choose to report either all of your SAT results (both SAT and SAT Subject Tests) or all of your ACT results. If you want us to have any scores from both the College Board and ACT, Inc., you must report all scores from both testing agencies.”</p>

<p>Mike, you reiterated what I previously cited, but you selectively read the first two sentences and didn’t read the last sentence; or listen to what I have been saying and I can think of no clearer way to explain it. I understand your point, what I’m saying is that it’s only part of the policy.</p>

<p>The OP has heard everyone, I will let them decide.</p>

<p>I think that you have neglected to read the totality of my posts. I am essentially saying the same exact thing as you are. There is no other part of the policy. After I was admitted early, I had a long conversation with my regional rep about this exact topic. Please read my posts before commenting further. I say the exact same thing as you.</p>

<p>Alright, thanks everyone. I just sent out a FULL score report to Yale. With the 36 on the ACT, and the 2 great subject tests, I’d like to think my testing still looks good, however.</p>

<p>Regardless of the SAT reasoning, 2 800s and a 36 certainly puts you over the threshold.</p>

<p>I agree. Good luck!</p>