Three Tests of Our Choices

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<p>Standardized Testing Requirements</p>

<p>Our applicants are best served by being provided with a variety of ways to meet our standardized test requirement. They include:</p>

<p>The SAT Reasoning Test; OR
The American College Testing assessment test (ACT); OR
Three exams of your choice, which must include a quantitative test, a verbal or writing test, and a third test of student's choice. The following tests satisfy Hamilton's quantitative and verbal/writing requirements:
Acceptable Quantitative Tests: SAT Math; SAT Subject Tests in Math, Chemistry, or Physics; AP Computer Science, Chemistry, Economics, Math, or Physics; IB final exam results for Chemistry, Computing Studies, Economics, Math, Physics, or Physical and Chemical Systems</p>

<p>Acceptable Verbal/Writing Tests: SAT Critical Reading; SAT Writing; ACT Writing; AP English Language and Composition; IB final exam results for Language (A1, A2, or B English); TOEFL or IELTS (for International students ONLY)</p>

<p>According to the content on their website, we can choose three tests to satisfy the requirements for standardized tests. Will or did anybody go with this option?
Probably I will go with TOEFL, SAT II (Math, Chemistry, Physics), and SAT Math. Do you think that's appropriate? I think SAT Math might overlap with SAT II, but I simply don't have other tests to submit...</p>

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<p>You also have the option of just sending them everything you’ve got, and they will pick the combination that impresses them the most. It may seem like that’s a risk, but they actually do do that, they’re looking for a reason to let you in, not exclude you.</p>

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<p>If you submit all of your test scores and your best scores are SAT CR and Math and an SAT 2 (say Lit.) would Hamilton have to report a weak SAT writing score in it’s common data set. </p>

<p>I guess my question is if a student submits 4 or more scores and 1 score is weak are they really considered the same as someone with all strong scores. </p>

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<p>According to Admissions, yes, they sort out the package that makes you look the best. Extra scores don’t add anything, just make sure the scores you submit will meet their criteria.</p>

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<p>When they say “an English test”… Would the ACT English test qualify? Or would the reading? </p>

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<p>Call and ask to be sure. They are usually very helpful and upfront about things like that.</p>