<p>Son did the following on the SATs:</p>
<p>1st sitting:
690M+750R+680W = 2120</p>
<p>2nd sitting:
800M+720R+700W = 2220</p>
<p>Superscore:
800M+750R+700W = 2250</p>
<p>Question:
Should he submit both scores to get the 30 extra points as a result of superscoring?
I'm inclined to think it's better to forego the 30 points to keep the schools from seeing the sub-700 scores on the first sitting.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Send both. Most schools do not look at all the scores-plus those 30 pts could be a make or break. I have even heard that most have computer programs that only pull up the superscore. Your son’s guidance adviser should be able to tell you this if you ask him/her. Also, a 30pt drop is not a big deal-it’s like missing a few extra questions.</p>
<p>Not all colleges superscore so you might want to check on that for the particular colleges he’s interested in if that influences what you’ll do.</p>
<p>Send them all to the schools that superscore. There is nothing wrong with taking them more than once (Some schools frown on 4 or 5). Those scores are all fine. You have a smart kid. Congrats. Get him working on those essays!</p>
<p>Some schools don’t honor score choice, so you will have to send both scores to those schools.</p>