<p>So, hypothetically, I get a 2390 on my next SAT (I know it won't happen, but just try and answer the question anyways :) ) from my previous 1720, which is like a 600 point increase in score. Will my test automatically be thrown out and scores canceled? Even if the test was honestly taken by me according to time limits and such?</p>
<p>I think it will be flagged and investigated but if you honestly didn’t cheat then they can’t prove you did anything wrong.</p>
<p>They can’t throw out your scores but they will investigate and they may have you come in and retake it.</p>
<p>gah i’m curious about this as well!</p>
<p>I’ve heard recently that the statement that they have you copy in cursive is used incase of suspected cheating. Is that a really accurate way of proving anything? I mean like, my cursive has changed a lot throughout the years since I rarely ever use it. Would it matter if the tests were taken a year apart?</p>
<p>If they find some weird pattern where the people around you scored similarily on the same questions, you might have to retake. They look at a lot of things…</p>
<p>But it really depends on if you actually cheated or not.</p>
<p>Harvard1009:
I don’t think there is a real way of cheating to get to such a high score b/c everyone would exploit it. From my knowledge they do flag any increase of 500 or more points and investigate it…Honestly though just work on getting a 2100 because most people that score 2300+ don’t score 1700s their first time they score like 2000-2200 first time. And those who score 2400s are people who can get a 2250 without studying so don’t waste your time aiming for an unattainable score and be reasonable…</p>
<p>Read my first post. It was a hypothetical question, I was just trying to find out how the whole flagging thing works -_-.</p>
<p>Well, whatever you did, you definitely got some results if you can keep the score. :D</p>
<p>How long ago did you get the 1720?</p>
<p>actually, yes, they can and WILL withhold your score for that kind of differential. CB will give you a free retake to confirm your much higher score.</p>