<p>I'm a junior and am retaking the SAT and taking the ACT within the next two months. Should I put USNA as one of the schools to send my scores to, or would that be a risk if I don't do well? Do I send my scores to my alternate (NROTC) colleges I possible could attend even if I haven't started the application process there?
Thanks!</p>
<p>First, if you're serious, you're going to send them in eventually, right? Second, when you send them in (from our experience) they send in the current and ALL previous test scores -- at least College Board does for SATs -- don't remember if ACT does the same. Finally, it really doesn't matter, because they will take the BEST scores in each of the different areas, not the scores from a particular test. So, if you do a great job on Math with this test, and in critical reading on the next test, while they have the scores from both sets of tests, they use the highest scores from your specific areas, i.e., math, CR, writing... etc. Make sense?</p>
<p>Agree with the above. Send those scores in! </p>
<p>RaptorDad, just curious? Where 's "Where Heaven is a local call?" I grew up in Montana and would say that about my home state! Have been in Texas many years and know that many Texans feel that way about Texas as well!</p>
<p>policy changed starting with the high school class of 2010 so wait to send your best possible scores because they now let you pick and choose what scores to send.</p>
<p>I don't understand why so many people worry about looking bad by sending in a low score report. It is as though the admissions officers will despise your intelligence and will subconsciously prefer somebody who had the same best score as you, but only took it once. Such logic seems absurd to me, but others continue to believe this, despite admissions officers saying otherwise. </p>
<p>Just remember that a SAT/ACT score is only an objective piece of information; the only time it would be given subjective consideration is when there's a large discrepancy in your score reports. A number of admissions officers at ivy league schools stated so, and I doubt the academies judge it any differently.</p>
<p>I would take your test and see how you do. Scores can go in at any time. Take the tests, and when you are ready to send in your application, send your scores in at that time. </p>
<p>You will need to submit PSAT scores for NASS (Summer Seminar), which you can do on-line at USNA.edu / admissions starting Feb 1. If you have SAT scores back by then, you can list them at that time. </p>
<p>As for SAT scores, they are a "primary consideration" in the "whole person" score, along with class rank, and while they are but one factor, do not underestimate the consideration they are given to the admissions process at USNA. Math is weighted a bit more than verbal, but they are an important consideration in the admission process. If you do not score well, consider other ways to "prep" and take them again- also consider taking the ACT exams (some students do better on them). The USNA will take your highest Math and your highest verbal score, from either test, so unless you knock them out of the park, consider taking them again. With the SATs in particular, practice does make perfect.</p>
<p>Agree with 2010. If any of you have problems with the costs of prep classes, here are a few lower cost ways to prep:</p>
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<li>Every day the SAT web site has a question of the day for math and verbal sections. Take 5 minutes a day for free practice.</li>
<li>Buy a prep book that has lots of full length tests with answers. Some have as many as 6 full length tests . Make copies of test pages so you don't have to write in the book when you take a section. That way, you can re-take each section lots of times. Be sure to do each section with the same time limit as stated on the test. If possible, practice with friends, go over your answers together after taking a section, and discuss what you each got right or wrong. Focus on the thinking behind the correct answers.</li>
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<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Excellent advice -- and just to add to it -- some of the best "free" prep is on this CC site at <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/</a> -- especially the pinned thread "Xiggi's Sat Prep Advice."</p>
<p>Thanks to all for their input!</p>