<p>S is filling out his application online. He took the ACT w/ writing twice and had his second (which was a better score of 30) sent to USC. He took the SAT once, but didn't have those scores sent to this school. From what we have been told his ACT scores translate into a higher score. His SAT scores were 570 Math, 660 CR, 670 Writing. On the application it asks if the student took the SAT and if so to type in the scores. But in doing so, they also will need the official report from collegeboard we assume. </p>
<p>He doesn't want to be untruthful and check the "no" box for the question "Did you take the SAT?" but really doesn't want to have to send/report the scores (just more $ sent to CollegeBoard) because he checked "yes". What do you all recommend for him to do?</p>
<p>Also, if he is trying to be in contention for an OOS waivers, merit scholarships, would his lower SAT scores be held against him in any way, making for another argument to not report them? Thanks so much for your help!</p>
<p>My daughter had the same situation last year. One really good sitting for the ACT and two deplorable sets of SAT scores. My daughter sent USC the official ACT report, truthfully reported her SAT scores on the USC application, and did not send the official SAT scores from the College Board. She was admitted to the Honors College and received a scholarship in spite of the low SATs. I think USC is genuine in their consideration of the higher score and disregards the lower. </p>
<p>Your son should definitely submit the SAT scores on his application since they most likely show on his high school transcript.</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply northandsouth. He had me call collegeboard to have all his scores sent because wants to include the two SAT II test scores he took also. I am glad you feel that USC will look at the higher of the two tests anyway. Hopefully his ACT score (along with all of the other criteria they review) will help him to be in the running for consideration for scholarships, although he is very aware of how competitive it is going to be everywhere he applies. He was so wiped out after that first SAT test, he never wants to see one again!</p>