Score Choice Freak out

Test Preparation
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Hi! I am freaking out over score choice and wonder what everyone thinks. First off, some of my top schools reject score choice (Yale, Cornell, Rice) and I am worried about how that will affect my admission chances. More specifically, I originally took the SAT and got a 1900, but then took the ACT and got a 33. I also did well on SAT 2 tests, except one which I plan to retake. Most of these schools are fine with just the ACT, but I think my SAT2s will help my chance of admission. However, I am nervous about colleges seeing my original SAT score and the SAT2 I want to retake. Thoughts?

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Hmmm…You want to retake both the SAT and and SAT 2 test? Your ACT score is good. Assuming you don’t use score choice, which your schools apparently do not participate in, they will see all scores and use your best ones. I tend to think its best to play by the rules and be honest. So, my vote would be submit ll scores. As fr as retaking the SAT and the one subject test…how low is the subject test score that you are worried about? Are you applying early?

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I do not want to retake the SAT (I am not crazy). I have a 780 on Math2, a 740 on US History, and a 680 on Physics. I think I want to retake physics because I am interested in Engineering.

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I think if you look at many at your top schools, Yale in particular, you will see that while Yale wants all scores sent they allow you to choose to send all scores from either exam. However, if you send scores from both exams they want all scores. In your case I would just send the ACT scores. Many of the IVY colleges require either the ACT or the SAT and 2 subject tests. It seems you have a choice without being dishonest.

This is copied directly from Yale’s website:

The SAT (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or the ACT with writing is required for admission.
Yale does not participate in Score Choice for the reporting of SAT and ACT results. You should report all scores you have received on whichever test you choose to submit. If you submit both the SAT and ACT to Yale, you should submit all scores received on both tests.