"Less than ideal testing conditions"

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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>So, I just got a letter yesterday from ETS saying that they "regret to inform [me] that the conditions under which * took the SAT on June 4, 2011, were less than ideal." I was given two options: score the test or request a cancellation. I went ahead and scored my test, even though I know that my essay was terrible, since we were only given 15 minutes instead of 25 (I was using my watch to keep time, and the proctor definitely called it early). I figured I didn't have much to lose, but now I am wondering if this could be an issue. If I do get a bad score, will colleges see the memo that the testing conditions were "less than ideal," or will they simply see the scores as they would any one else's? I don't think the rest of the sections went terribly, just the essay portion, which is why I was inclined to get my SAT scored regardless of the testing conditions. Would I be able to explain a low essay score to colleges if I did well on the other sections of the exam? </p>

<p>Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>Colleges would most likely not see the note.</p>

<p>:D</p>

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This. 10char</p>

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<p>If ETS had given you a chance to cancel the scores, you should have done that because they most probably would have offered a free retake in which perhaps, you would do better. (more preparation etc…)
I don’t think colleges will accept that excuse for the essay section because as unfair as as it seems, when you get a bad proctor, you’re stuck with him and your scores under his invigilation. Anyway, this is just my opinion :slight_smile: Good Luck! :)</p>

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<p>Didn’t anyone in your room or you say something or anything? Was the essay the only section where the conditions were ‘less than ideal’? Just curious.</p>

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<p>H3XH3X–I’m not sure if anyone reported the problem. I assume someone must have, because the letter said that they (ETS) had done a “complete and thorough investigation.” I imagine they don’t do this unless someone files a complaint. </p>

<p>Thanks everyone else for your thoughts and opinions. Desidreams, the letter said that I would not be given a refund for canceling my scores, so I just decided to get them graded anyways. Hopefully it will all work out; my fingers are crossed!</p>

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