Does a downward trend in standardized testing hurt when applying for transfer admission? The first time I took the SAT, I got a 2220 (790 on CR, 630 on M, 800 on W). The second time, I got a 2260 (740 on CR, 720 on M, 800 on W). I retook it a third time as a college freshman and got a 2210 (680 on CR, 730 on M, 800 on W). If I do really well on a retake of the ACT and on the SAT Subject Tests, do I still have a good chance for transferring, or am I doomed?
Worth noting that I had a 4.8 weighted GPA, was class valedictorian, and am currently attending a Public Ivy.
Downward trend is really just noise.
Can you explain? I’m afraid I don’t understand.
I ask, because GU wants to see the complete testing history.
@Mulligatawny100 I don’t think it will be a big deal, since all three of the scores were roughly the same. Plus, Georgetown superscores and only considers your best score in each category, so I wouldn’t worry about it. Your HS GPA will certainly help you as long as you’ve done well in college. Best of luck!
Thanks, but since Georgetown sees all of one’s SAT scores, wouldn’t they look down on a decline in scores?
“Georgetown University does not participate in the Score Choice option available through the College Board. Georgetown requires that you submit scores from all test sittings of the SAT, ACT, and SAT II Subject Tests. Georgetown evaluates thousands of competitive applicants each year for admission; access to your full testing profile enables the admissions committee to fully and fairly assess your individual strengths in comparison to the entire applicant pool.”
That last sentence has me worried.
Slightly OT: I know that taking the SAT more than three times isn’t good. I’m currently studying for a retake of the ACT, but I’m worried that five total standardized tests (three SAT’s and two ACT’s in total) will make me look bad. Should I be concerned?