Hi.
I took the January SAT and got 700 CR, 790 Math, and 780 writing. Yesterday, I took the May SAT, and thought it was significantly more difficult. I left a few blank in math and writing so I know my scores are lower in those two sections. CR was also difficult but I feel like I could have scored between a 700 and 750. Should I cancel my scores? Say I somehow score only a 700 or high 600s in math and the same or a little higher for writing but a 730 in Critical reading, would it be worth it? Or would such drops in the other sections make a minimal increase in the Critical reading not worth it? In other words, when colleges (I.e. UPenn) look at your scores do they just maximize them or do they also consider the drops on each test and hold them against you? Also, I canceled my scores in March because I was sick the day of the test, is there something wrong with canceling scores twice if that’s what I resolve? Thanks in advance.
A quick google search would tell you that UPenn does superscore SATs. They just require that you send all scores. If you think you improved, even if only in one section, keep your scores.
@NotIvyYet I know they superscore, but my question is if they still consider your other scores at all. I can’t imagine a high caliber school looking at one of your SAT maths scores being a 790 and the next being more than a 100 points less and not hold it against you. That’s is what I am nervous about.
I can understand that, it is perfectly logical reasoning. Have you thought about seeing if UPenn has a local rep for your area? If you can get a hold of one, they would be best suited to answer your question.
@NotIvyYet Not really. My dad went there but he doesn’t know, and even if I could find one it would have to be by tomorrow because if I’m going to cancel my scores it has got to be done right away.
You have very high scores. If you know 100% you did worse I would probably cancel. You have nothing to lose but the testing fees.
You have until Wednesday at 11:59 to cancel so I would try to do a little more research. The Penn website does say this: “Penn will pay attention to the highest scores from any test when reviewing a candidate’s application, but having the complete testing profile provides deeper insight.” I don’t think there is an issue about canceling twice. Schools don’t see that you took it and canceled. They just get the scores from the test that you didn’t cancel.