if I took the ACT, should I send in SAT II scores to colleges that don't require it?

Applying to College
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<p>I took the ACT (didn't take the SAT at all) and did well enough on it. </p>

<p>I also took World History (800) and Literature (770) for my SAT subject tests for UCs. For a lot of private colleges I'm looking at, if you took the ACT, the SAT subject tests aren't required. </p>

<p>I'm for sure filling in my SAT subject tests on the common app, but I'm wondering if I should send official SAT II score reports if they're not required. I mean, I'd like colleges to see them, but I'm wondering if I can get away with self-reporting and skip the college board fees.</p>

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<p>Policies vary about whether schools accept self reported scores, but most schools don’t. A phone call to each the admissions office is the fastest way to get answers.</p>

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<p>so basically, if i want colleges to consider my scores within the admissions process, I need to send an official score report in?</p>

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<p>Yes, that’s the general rule.</p>

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<p>These are great scores that can only help your application. You’ve worked hard for years to earn these scores and now you are questioning sending them? Divide out your top choices, send the scores. Send them to a couple of reaches if the are not already in the top choices. You may already be airtight at your top choice, but you might get aid. By the way, I believe the UCs all share scores. Only send them to one and you are covered. Double check that, but I’m pretty sure.</p>

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<p>Yep, the UCs share scores, which I’m very happy about, haha. </p>

<p>And thanks everyone for the advice! :)</p>

<p>I think I will have pay for the score reports, then. </p>

<p>greedy little college board.</p>

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<p>Those are wonderful scores – DEFINITELY send them, even to colleges that don’t require/ask for Subject Tests. Those scores can only help your app.</p>

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<p>I really think you should. You don’t want to look back on any decision or award and think ‘I wonder if this would have made a difference?’ Give your best application, all your scores showing your potential. Then you know there is nothing more you could have possibly done.</p>

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<p>I womaned up and sent them just now. I guess college admissions isn’t exactly the best time to be scrooge, haha.</p>