SAT/ACT dilemma

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>So I'm applying to University of Pennsylvania SAS, and I've taken the SAT's twice. The first time I got:</p>

<p>CR: 700
M: 680
WR: 660 (8 on essay)</p>

<p>And the second time I got</p>

<p>CR: 610
M: 780
WR: 800 (10 on essay)</p>

<p>By combining the best from each test, I have a 2280. Nevertheless, there's obviously a huge difference in scores. I know that with the common app you can combine the best scores from each test; however, Penn requires that I send full score reports from each test. </p>

<p>I've also taken the ACT's, with results of:</p>

<p>E: 35
R: 34
M: 33
S: 34</p>

<p>C: 34 (I'll definitely be sending these)</p>

<p>Will they have any bias against my lower scores? Or do they just consider my higher scores when deciding whether I get in or not? If they do the former, should I just send my ACT's alone? Does it matter whether I send in both SAT and ACT or not?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>They consider which score is higher; however, you MUST send EVERY examination of the ACT, SAT, and SAT-II. Essentially, Penn’s policy is if you take the test, they want your score (all scores from 9th grade and on, of course).</p>