<p>I plan on transferring to a school that is academically better than the one I currently attend. My SAT scores are on the low side (mid to high 500's) and I was wondering if it is encouraged to send in graded writing samples to schools that allow this option. I feel that my current college GPA of 3.9 does not properly reflect my SAT scores. Is this encouraged or discouraged?</p>
<p>For a current list of colleges/universities that are exam optional for at least some of their regular applicants, visit [The</a> National Center for Fair & Open Testing | FairTest](<a href=“http://www.fairtest.org%5DThe”>http://www.fairtest.org)</p>
<p>Whether or not you need to include an ACT/SAT exam score with a transfer application depends on the college/university. In MOST cases, if you will be starting that new school after completing the equivalent of two years of credits (approx. 60 SH or 90 QH), you don’t need to include ACT/SAT scores. Some colleges/universities don’t require standardized test scores if you have one year of credits (approx. 30 SH or 90 QH).</p>
<p>Everyone in every admission office in the USA is fully aware that there are plenty of good students out there with grades like yours and test scores like yours. Lots of smart, hardworking kids just don’t do well on standardized tests. Stop fretting about the numbers.</p>
<p>What you do have to do though, is ask every single college/university that you will be applying to as a transfer student for their specific requirements. Chances are that each school has different requirements. You can start with these questions:
Do I need to send ACT/SAT scores given the number of college credits I have already earned?<br>
Does the admissions office or the department I want to major in require a graded writing sample from one of my college courses?</p>
<p>Wishing you much success in your transfer process!</p>