GSAE vs. GSAE + SAT

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia School of General Studies
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<p>Hi everyone :-) </p>

<p>So I took the GSAE a few days ago and feel that I did well, although my confidence diminishes by the hour now that there's nothing to do but wait. I am also scheduled to take the SAT this coming Saturday and I wonder if that's a bad idea. I am concerned that perhaps I do worse when the math portions of the test and 25 minute essay (vs. 60 mins for the GSAE) is included.</p>

<p>So ... If I do submit SAT scores to GS:</p>

<p>1) will this cause my decision to be delayed?
2) is it possible that it harms rather than helps my chances?</p>

<p>I realize this question is borne if my own neuroses, but any advice would be appreciated.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I would imagine they’re evaluating your application with your GSAE scores which, unless you’re a beast at math, is probably to your advantage. Why roll the dice? If I had to guess I would say sending them scores this late would, at best, roll you to a regular decision pile if you wanted them to take the SAT scores into consideration. I can only speculate.</p>

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<p>Thanks Motame … I actually concluded the same last night while talking it out with my wife. The best case scenario confers no advantage but worse case scenario inflicts harm upon my candidacy.</p>

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<p>Exactly. Good luck though and hopefully I’ll see you in the fall.</p>