<p>I got a 36 composite on the ACT with writing and a 2360 on the SAT, both one sitting. I'm definitely sending my ACT score, but I don't know if I should send SAT scores along with it, for the reasons below.</p>
<p>I've gotten so-so scores on some of the SAT Subjects, and have retaken a few of them. It was always a last minute sort of thing and I didn't have time to fully study for Physics and US History, so those scores aren't that impressive.</p>
<p>Here's my testing history for the SAT Subjects:
Math 2: 800
Chemistry: 720, 790
Physics: 640
US History: 710, 680</p>
<p>So basically - submit SAT scores in addition to the ACT, or just the ACT? Does Yale consider the top two SAT subjects, top score of all SAT subjects, or all of them? </p>
<p>I know that there is no "right" or "wrong" answer. I feel like SAT subjects show specific knowledge that the ACTW doesn't, so I'd like to include them (at least for Math and Chem), but the other two feel like they would pull me down, if that makes any sense. Please let me know your thoughts!</p>
<p>Yale looks at and requires all scores be sent. Yes, you have the choice to send whichever scores you wish, but to be honest to and honor their system you’d have to send all of your scores.</p>
<p>I’d probably send in the ACT (36) and not send the SAT scores since they are not required.</p>
<p>From the Yale website:
"You must submit scores from either:</p>
<pre><code>The SAT and any two SAT Subject Tests - or -
The ACT Plus Writing Test
</code></pre>
<p>Please note: Yale does not participate in Score Choice. Therefore, you need to report to Yale the results of all SAT and SAT Subject Tests or all ACT tests that you have taken. For more information, please review the Standardized Testing FAQs."</p>
<p>And unless your scores are sub-700, I doubt they will “pull you down.” Even then, Yale admissions is done holistically, so you shouldn’t worry too much.</p>
<p>You got a perfect score, congratulations. Send the ACT only! </p>
<p>If you send your SAT I score, you will also have to send all of your SAT Subject Test scores. Taking the Chemistry and US History tests twice sort of begs more questions than I think it’s worth . . . and the Physics, as you said, is kind of low.</p>
<p>I would send both the SAT and the ACT, considering you have a very strong SAT I and three subject tests above 700. I can’t say if the other two tests will pull you down, but I think the best two scores will be paid more attention to. Even though Yale says you can replace the SAT and subject tests with just the ACT, if a student is not from a disadvantaged, low income background with less opportunity to take all the extra testing, I think Yale would much prefer some SAT IIs.</p>
<p>If Yale had a preference for seeing SAT II’s, don’t you think they would say it? If they had a preference, they would ask for SAT II scores in addition to the ACT, like Harvard does. But, they do not. Yale does not prefer (or even care) to see SAT II’s scores when you submit the ACT.</p>
<p>I was thinking along the same lines as ellewww - that it wouldn’t hurt to go above what they require and that they might like to see some SAT Subjects too. @gibby, what you’re saying makes sense, but do you think the 640/710 will pull me down enough to merit sending the ACT only?</p>
<p>Although test scores are only one part of an application package, you want to give an Admissions Committee’s every possible reason to admit you over your competition. As the committee is comparing you to other applicants, you don’t want any member to start questioning your 640 or why you took the Chemistry and US History SAT II’s twice. To me, those are red flags, which might – and I’m stressing that word, might – raise a red flag. Remember, the competition for admissions is absolutely fierce. Why chance it, when you can submit a perfect ACT.</p>