<p>Hey, </p>
<p>So quick question. I'm taking the SATs next weekend (eek!) and I'm in the class of 2010 so we have score choice; however, Yale has recently announced that they're overriding score choice meaning they'll still see all of our scores. Since I'm not applying to colleges right now when I take the SATs I don't have to write down what colleges my scores should be sent to. </p>
<p>I am also taking the ACTs with writing in April and if I do better on these (which is my suspicion) is it possible to send Yale only my ACTs with writing scores, or will they also see my SATs scores since they've chosen to override score choice even though they only require one of these (SAT+ SATII v. ACT w/ writing) to be sent in...</p>
<p>you know, since as of now I won't be writing "Dude, send my scores to Yaleeeee!!" on my SAT next weekend...just wondering if they'll be able to see them when/if I just decide that I don't want to send my SATs scores anywhere..in the case that I do better on the ACTs</p>
<p>thanks in advance! (sorry if this is confusing..I can try and re-word if it is!)</p>
<p>The SAT and ACT are administered by two separate companies, so if you later decide to send your ACT w/writing (and therefore don't need SAT IIs), Y will NOT see any of your SAT scores.</p>
<p>Really?! I hope that's true!</p>
<p>What if you want to send SAT IIs, do they then automatically gain access to your SAT I scores? Or no..
Because I wanted to take some SAT IIs (USH and Bio), although I suppose if I do well enough on the ACT w/ writing there's no reason to right..? I just get this feeling that they put SAT scores in higher regard because more people submit them so there's more of a precedent for them with which to measure your good scores against, but I'm probably making that up and good scores on the ACT are just as valuable as good scores on the SAT.
I know scores aren't everything, but they are SOMETHING and I just want to make the most "application flattering" decisions, as do most people</p>
<p>Denebola - Yes, if you wish to submit your SAT IIs, your SAT I scores would be sent for schools that reject Score Choice.</p>
<p>I found icfireball's link interesting. So not only will Yale reject SAT score choice and keep their SAT evaluation the same as what they currently have but they are going to change their ACT evaluations and equalize the testing process of the two exams.</p>
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<p>Yeah, so do I, or I might get demoted ;)!</p>
<p>I also found this interesting as students are always asking if it looks bad to take the SAT multiple times even though they count the best composite score:</p>
<p>"When asked whether Yale looks only at a student’s best standardized testing scores, Brenzel said in an e-mail: “We do give primary consideration to the top scores attained. It can be helpful, though, to know how many times it took to achieve those scores.” "</p>
<p>I read that too! And I agree, it's an interesting point to make. Because if you and another person both have 2400 on the SAT, but it took one of you one try and the other 3 who's to say that the student able to do it in one try is the better? Perhaps the second is because he or she exhibits perseverance, and perhaps the first because he or she is able to produce fine results at a more rapid pace. </p>
<p>This whole bit of standardization and college admissions in general is sort of equated to ethics in my mind, in that there's one eternal question, but who's to say what the right or wrong answer is or the best way to determine this! It's so hit or miss. </p>
<p>I figure, I may be different in terms of numbers compared to the other Yale applicants on CC, but it's MY dream so I'll do my best, go out there, and see what happens! You might as well apply if it's your dream, yes it is the extra $75 for something that has a large possibility of not occurring, but then again, you can't put a price on dreams.</p>