<p>My SAT scores before the October results were:
CR-800 M-730 W-740</p>
<p>I created my college list based on these scores and a 3.7 unw GPA (4.1 w), with a serious EC commitment to swimming (captain of HS Varsity team, went to YMCA Nationals w/ club team).</p>
<p>On the October test, I got 800s in M and W and a 780 in CR, bringing my composite to 2400.</p>
<p>So, how much does having a 1600/2400 change my situation? Will it make a big difference from my old score of 1530/2270?</p>
<p>In order for colleges to see you as a 2400, they’d have to have a super-scoring policy (taking highest section scores no matter the date vs “best single sitting”) . Not all/many schools do.</p>
<p>I think it just adds to your “wow” factor more than anything. It will make a difference (likely in merit aid at lower schools), but not a huge one.</p>
<p>Its obviously not a tremendous difference, but it does stand out. Anything that accentuates your statistic can make a difference. Anything. But a 1530 is impressive already, so don’t expect to be accepted simply because you scored 70 points higher.</p>
<p>Fantastic numbers!!!</p>
<p>And your GPA is also very impresive if you’re coming from a top level school having taken a strong academic track (which I auume you are).</p>
<p>Since you asked, the only weakness may be your EC’s. There are some stand out stories out there – published research, University interships, national awards beyond the typical stuff, start-up companies, etc. Those are the people who will jump to the top.</p>
<p>On the other hand, some of the stronger colleges take their swimming seriously, and you will be an extremely attractive candidate for a swimming scholarship.</p>
<p>I thought most colleges used superscoring. Next year you get to choose the scores they see, so why wouldn’t they this year?</p>
<p>A 2400 is not a drastically different score from a 2270, but considering that many Ivy applicants will be applying with scores in the 2200’s, anything that can make you stand out is worthwhile.</p>
<p>^then why are you retaking a 2370???</p>
<p>because walking away with a 2370 is leaving things unfinished. i set 2400 as a personal goal and intend to follow through.</p>
<p>When they say you’ll be able to send the scores you want, does it mean you can do your own supescoring and send only those? Or is it,if you took it many times, that you can send, let’s say, your top two sittings and let the school superscore it?</p>
<p>J’adoube - When you send a CollegeBoard SAT score report, every score you have gotten on any SAT test you have taken (I and II) is sent and the college usually superscores from that.</p>
<p>My impression was that the large majority of schools superscored rather than looking at individual scores, as long as it is clear that you didn’t focus on one section each time and sleep through the others. I can’t imagine a 2400 would be as impressive or even considered if it was achieved through three 800-400-400 testings.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if I’m swimming scholarship material with the level of competition where it is these days, but I have spoken to several D-III coaches on my visits. Regardless, ECs are definitely my weakest point, but I’m trying very hard to illuminate/enhance the importance of my commitment to swimming through my personal statement.</p>
<p>@ ChoklitRain - I just noticed your “location”</p>
<p>You do realize that the top of the bell curve is average, right? That’s where the most people lie.</p>
<p>Of course you want to send in your latest scores. They can’t hurt and may help.</p>
<p>I think I’ve already explained why ChoklitRain retook his 2320 and 2370.
XC runners never give up. Try running a 5k (3.1miles) in under 20 minutes and you’ll understand ChoklitRain. When running a 5k, both your mind and body are pushed to the limit. ChoklitRain follows this doctrine in and out of the XC track.</p>
<p>I’m asking about how the rules are changing for reporting SAT scores beginning in '09.</p>
<p>the new score may not help much in admissions, but could be a huge plus factor at schools that have merit aid.</p>
<p>How would that work?</p>