these are two taht i cant seem to find a definite explicit answer to my question: if you take both the old and new SAT, will they mix and match old and new if necessary to get your best verbal/critical reading and your best math score?
<p>I doubt these two schools are doing that. I've been searching too and Harvard and Princeton seem to be the schools that require either the Old or New ( seprately) and 3 SAT 2s</p>
<p>if u took the old more than once and/or the new more than once they will mix the olds and they will mix the news separately. they probably wont cross old with new.</p>
<p>They probably will mix and match since the college board says the CR/V and math scores are equivalent on the old and new SAT.</p>
<p>To be sure, though, check directly with the colleges' admissions offices.</p>
<p>While you didn't ask the following question, others have, so I'll answer it: Harvard will not substitute the new SAT's writing score for the SAT II writing. Harvard does not require the SAT II writing, but does require 3 SAT IIs of your choice.</p>
<p>I have wondered about colleges that used to require 3 SAT II's. Typically by this they meant the SAT II Writing, the SAT II Math IC/IIC, and one more of your choice. The SAT II Writing test is no longer being offered since its function was merged into the New SAT, and so I think colleges that used to require 3 SAT II's will now only require 2 SAT II's.</p>
<p>True, but the new SAT writing is not a direct substitute for SAT II Writing because its scored on a much harsher scale and not much information has been gathered on its effectiveness yet. Most colleges will be more flexible with this year's writing scores because of the above uncertainties. Most schools that allow new and old SAT will mix and match verbal and math. Also, Princeton and Harvard (and MIT) still require 3 SAT II's because some people will take the old SAT and the new SAT writing is unproven.</p>
<p>So are Harvard and Princeton disregarding the SAT Writing scores?</p>
<p>The last SAT II Writing test was given in January 2005. It no longer exists. In comparing the old SAT II Writing to the New SAT Writing, the difference is that the scoring on the SAT II Writing was centered on about 600 while the scoring on the New SAT Writing is centered on about 500. This year is confused because of the transition between the old and new SAT. I would check with each school.</p>
<p>Not completely. They have said they will consider the scores. How much weight they put on them is the real question, because no one really knows.</p>
<p>they do mix old and new, but yes, only for math and CR.</p>
<p>The requirements vary all over the board. Some schools will only accept the new SAT, but haven't yet said how it will enter into their admissions decisions. Some will accept only the new SAT, but have specifically said they will not use the writing section for 2006 admissions; they are requiring the writing only to build a database to evaluate how it correlates to success. Others will accept either SAT I. </p>
<p>As for SAT IIs, some who formerly required three SAT IIs will now require only two <em>if</em> the new SAT is submitted. Some who formerly required three SAT IIs, will now require only two, no matter which SAT I the applicant submits. Some will still require three SAT IIs, no matter which SAT I is submitted. It's best to check with individual colleges to find out what they want. </p>
<p>My son has e-mailed several colleges about their 2006 SAT policies. He has received a prompt response from each one, so apparently colleges have established their policies, even though the policies aren't yet posted on their websites.</p>