Since we need to send official test scores, I am wondering why self reporting is asked on the app. Does it help to self report scores or should my S not bother? I am just wondering how useful it is.
Thanks.
This section is often used for AP exams scores. You do not need to pay to send AP test scores to every college you are applying to…so most students will self-report, and then once they have chosen a school to attend will have the official scores submitted only to that school for purposes of credit/placement, etc.
As far as the SAT/ACT…most schools only require ONE of these to be OFFICIALLY submitted (that meets their requirement of official score report). But if you have taken others and would like to report them, you can save money by just self-reporting. Many people spend more money on official reporting than is necessary because they think that schools won’t look at them otherwise, which is simply not true.