Hey, i am applying to Harvard EA this October.
I took SAT in May and got a 1980.
Now registered for SAT 1 again, and will take it on October 3rd.
Harvard prefers that we send in SAT 2 results, but it does mention on its website that if taking SAT 2 presents financial hardship or if we want our application to be considered without SAT 2, then we have the option to not send it… and i personally know someone who didn’t take SAT 2 and got into Harvard.
So, my question is… should i take SAT 1 again in November (The deadline for registration is October 9th, but i can register right now as well)…hoping to improve my score from the October attempt (Maybe it won’t be up to the mark)… or should i register for SAT 2 in November, even though it’s not compulsory to submit it?
If i register for SAT/SAT subject tests, do we have the option to change from SAT to SAT subject tests, or vice versa before the test date? Like if i register for SAT 1 November, and if my October SAT goes perfectly… i’ll want to change my November SAT 1 into SAT Subject test before the test date, so is that possible? Any deadlines for that?
well, if you are a 100% sure you won’t get like 2100-2200+ on your october test, then definitely re take in november!
However, it doesn’t seem like sat2 would pose a financial hardship on you given that by the time you’ll be sending your application you will have taken SAT1 on the exact same day, just saying…
regarding the option I do believe you have this option yes, wait for someone to confirm tho
1980 SAT from international applicant = 0% chance. I’d say your first priority should be to take the SAT 1 again. And your question about how to submit fake recommendations thing: Go for it 100%. You’ll get what you deserve.
Harvard, Yale and Princeton no longer require SAT Subject Tests, so you should stop thinking about them, especially with a low (for Harvard) SAT 1 score. Even if you were to score 800 on your SAT Subject Tests, your SAT 1 score of 1980 is below Harvard’s 25th percentile. I really think you need to reconsider applying SCEA. This from another thread
So you’re saying they don’t require SAT subject tests anymore. So I should go ahead and apply with only SAT 1? Should I give the SAT 1 two times: Oct and Nov? I’m already registered for Oct, will have to register for Nov soon. So I was unsure whether to register Nov SAT 1 or Subject tests… since I have to apply RD January to other universities, some of which may require SAT subject tests. I guess I’ll also have the option to give SAT subject tests in January? Or i could give SAT 1 in January… i’m not sure what to do…
I would think 99% of accepted students for Harvard have successfully completed 2 or more SAT subject tests. And - similar percentage scored higher than 2000 on the SAT that are not special admits.
@Dreamwer20: I’m saying that without a 2100+ SAT I score you really don’t have a chance at Harvard SCEA, unless there is some other compelling factor in your application (such as being a recruited athlete). So you need to focus on raising your SAT I score and not worry about your SAT Subject Test Scores: https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/apply/application-process/sat-subject-tests
It also says, 'Subject Tests can be helpful both for admissions and course placement purposes. Students whose first language is not English and those less familiar with standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT can often demonstrate their academic progress more effectively by also submitting Subject Tests. International students generally benefit from submitting Subject Tests and should take them if possible as they are unlikely to be admitted on the basis of SAT or ACT alone. ’
And ’ While we normally require two SAT Subject Tests, you may apply without them if the cost of the tests represents a financial hardship or if you prefer to have your application considered without them.