Standardized Test Score Dilemma

Applying to College
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<p>Ok, one school that I am applying to (NYU) has a different standardized test score procedure, and so I have quite a dilemma. Here it goes (and thanks for your help).</p>

<p>My SAT scores are:
Reading: 740
Math: 700
Writing: 700
(1440/2140)</p>

<p>Yet, if I send those in I also have to send in my two AP scores which are:
5- English Language and 3- US History </p>

<p>(the 3 scares me)</p>

<p>They however, also 'superscore' the ACT, so those scores would be:</p>

<p>Reading: 35
English: 31
Math: 30 (only one from separate date)
Science: 31
The new composite would be: 32</p>

<p>Thanks everyone for your help beforehand. I just do not want my good SAT scores to go overlooked, also do you think I could just send in both SAT and ACT? The ACT alone would satisfy there requirement and the SAT could just be used to help.</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

2

<p>You don’t have to send official AP score reports until you matriculate at a school, right now you just self report them on the application.</p>

3

<p>Thanks for your reply. However, this is what their website states:</p>

<p>Applicants for admission to NYU will now be able to submit:</p>

<pre><code>* The SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests or

  • The ACT (with Writing Test) or
  • The SAT Reasoning Test and two AP exam scores or
  • Three SAT Subject Test scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language test of the student’s choice) or
  • Three AP exam scores* (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language of the student’s choice)
    </code></pre>
4

<p>Sorry, that’s the first I’ve heard of a school asking for official AP scores during application, thanks for the correction.</p>

<p>I agree that the 3 is problematic, while passing, it’s not great. Since your ACT is pretty comparable to your SAT (32=1400-1430), it’s a borderline situation. I personally would just go with the ACT, but it’s a tough call.</p>

5

<p>I agree that the ACT is probably the better choice. If you had an AP score from a science or math class I might choose that combination, but the ACT gives you a chance to show off good math and science scores, plus a great reading score.</p>

6

<p>Thanks everyone for your help, I will probably order the ACT scores to be sent tomorrow.</p>

<p>Enjoy the rest of your weekend!</p>