<p>If my child opts to wait and have his SAT scores sent to colleges after he gets his score, is it possible to send only the best scores from several test dates or would all the scores be sent to the colleges regardless? I just can't believe that they would ignore the lower scores as it really would give them a more complete picture of the student, wouldn't it? Also, What about taking both the ACT, SAT and SAT II and forwarding only the best to colleges? Can the SAT scores be ignored if he doesn't do as well on them?</p>
<p>All of the SAT scores get sent, once you ask for it. I don't know about ACTs.</p>
<p>All SAT scores are sent, both SAT I and SAT II. </p>
<p>I'm almost certain that ACT allows you to send the highest score.</p>
<p>Be aware that many colleges will take the ACT instead of the SAT I, but still require SAT II's, so they will still see the SAT I scores.</p>
<p>Thanks, what if he does substantially better on the ACT? Can we ignore the SAT scores altogether? I ask because he registered for the SAT and listed 4 schools to have the scores sent to but I'm rethinking that... Perhaps we should wait until the scores come out... Any thoughts?</p>
<p>Sorry, I didn't see the last post when I was responding to the second...
Thanks for your help</p>
<p>All the SAT are reported, except for the scores taken before high school or when Score Choice still existed. </p>
<p>The main reasons why Score Choice was abandoned were that the process hurt students who FORGOT to release scores and that the process did not mean anything to the schools. </p>
<p>Do not fear lower scores to adorn the TCB report: the lowest scores will be ignored and only the best scores will be used in the combination chosen by the schools -best one sitting at most public schools or highest combination at privates. No reports of scores averaging or other negative interpretations has ever surfaced beyong the unverified anecdote! </p>
<p>The only time that a student has a "freebie" on the SAT reporting is when taking a very late test that needs to be rushed. Based on the result, the student can allow to pay for the rush fees or ... let the score gather some dust.</p>
<p>My oldest waited to send scores until he was through testing. This way if the first scores are low but the second ones are high, they will see the high (and hopefully ignore the low ones). I have no idea if this matters, but he thought it did and it was worth the small fee to send the scores later.<br>
Second son is doing the same thing. Will send scores when he applies to colleges. </p>
<p>If his schools don't need SAT II scores, then you can send just the ACT.</p>
<p>If you are worried about the SAT reporting, you should also make sure your HS does NOT show all tests results. Some schools routinely attach the SAT. ACT and other reports on the official transcripts. It is your right to prohibit them to do so. It is YOUR information and not the school's. :)</p>
<p>xiggi, I've seen you mention this before and I agree with it. But apart from the transcript, I've seen several standard GC Rec Forms where the school asks the GC to list all of the student's test scores. I assume that if the GC knows the scores, they are going to enter them. Do you think it's reasonable to ask (or insist) that the GC ignore the direct question? The GC does have a countervailing (and maybe conflicting) interest in maintaining a good relationship with the college's admissions department. Just curious about your thoughts and how you would approach this.</p>
<p>its no issue as far as I know
They will see your scores and take the best ones...</p>
<p>A bad score followed by a good one wont hurt as it will show good improvement.. the converse might though (its individual policy)</p>
<p>I've posted this before, but not since last spring, so here goes: If your student is not a natural tester, their best option is to take the ACT since it is a score choice test. To prevent the high school from using this information and including it on transcripts, simply don't supply high school information when registering online for the ACT. After the student achieves a satisfactory score, request scores for the high school and selected colleges. Yes, it costs a little more, but it is worth it.</p>
<p>lderochi, our high school used to list all test scores on the front of the transcript. I think they get a little sticker with the name and score. We realized this when my son was sending a transcript to a college and it only had his first and lowest SAT score on it. Somehow they neglected to put his very high sticker on. The principal randomly checked several other students and all of them were missing scores. Now they put the stickers on the back of the transcript and don't copy that side to colleges. I agree with Xiggi that it's the students right to request the school not to supply that information. I wouldn't have a problem asking the counselor to just put fill in highest scores. In the case of SAT's the college will get an official score report anyway.</p>
<p>There are issues involved with the reporting of test scores by HS.</p>
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<li><p>The high schools do not own or control THAT information. They were merely informed of the results. Only OFFICIAL test scores are recognized by the colleges, so why bother incorporating them on transcripts. </p></li>
<li><p>It is almost impossible to avoid the HS having the PSAT scores. However, it is for informative purposes and not for further distribution. </p></li>
<li><p>The PSAT scores should NEVER be forwarded to colleges as part of the application. It can only hurt lower scorers. Colleges DO know about high scorers via the NMS. </p></li>
<li><p>The high schools are not prepared to assume any responsibilities for errors or omission, so the best way is to put them on notice via a non-disclosure request.</p></li>
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<p>Lderochi, I missed your question.</p>
<p>My method would include asking the school NOT to disclose any information that is not the property of the school without your approval and verification of accuracy. I would also put the school on notice that every request for information has to be cleared by you. In other words, the school cannot volunteer information outside the requests prompted by YOU. </p>
<p>FWIW, I believe that the school will not balk too much when listening to a reasonable explanation.</p>
<p>Yes, ACT has score choice. We used it last year.</p>
<p>It pays to check. A number of colleges accept the ACT in lieu of both the SAT I and II.</p>