Name issues

Applying to College
1

So under American naming conventions, I technically have 2 first names, i.e. <given name="" 1=""> <given name="" 2=""> . When I took the SATs, I only listed the first given name and ommited the second i.e. <given name="" 1=""> .

In the Common App, if I declare both given names under the “First/given name” section, but declare only the first given name in “Preferred name (nickname)” section, will that be enough for the universities to match my application with my scores?

2

I believe that they match test scores and applications by SSNs. (After all, think about how many John Smiths there are!) You can call specific schools to ask, though, if you’re unsure!

3

@mademoiselle2308 that’s the thing: I’m an international student and I don’t have an SSN…

4

Ahh, my apologies. I did not realize that. Hopefully someone else will be able to provide an answer! Good luck!

5

Thank you very much nonetheless! @mademoiselle2308