<p>I have a superscored SAT in the mid 1900s, but some schools I am applying to are test optional. Should I still send them my scores? I don't want them thinking that I got a 1400 or even a 1700. Also, I have done rather poorly on my AP tests (2 and 3). Am obligated to send my scores? How much will it hurt my chances? And lastly, will not taking SAT IIs hurt my chances?</p>
<p>I know a lot of people have similar concerns, so hopefully people in the future can just reference this post for the answers.</p>
<p>When I went for an interview at Muhlenberg (a selective LAC, slightly less selective than the two you’re interested in), the interviewer told me, “We generally advise people to apply test optional if their CR+Math is under 1100.” I’m sure that’s not the same for every selective LAC, but it’s a good guideline to abide by regardless.
Assuming your scores are individually in the 600s, 700s, or possibly high 500s, you should definitely send your scores. </p>
<p>Yeah, there will be applicants with higher scores than you. There will be people with perfect 1600s or 2400s. But guess what? There will also be people with scores in 1700s, 1800s, possibly 1600s (out of 2400). Some smart people are just hopeless at test-taking (myself included.) There will be applicants like myself, with 1820 superscores. </p>
<p>Also, a majority of test-optional schools will only consider you for merit-based aid if you send in your scores. If that’s something you’re looking at, SEND THE SCORES!</p>
<p>The bottom line is, there is no cut-off line for who a college will accept. The girl with the 1820 superscore may be a better candidate than the 2400 guy who is exactly the same as every other person with a 2400 SAT and 4.0 GPA. In the end, they’re looking for people who will be a good addition to the campus. To find that out, they must consider a lot more than just SAT scores.</p>
<p>Then you should definitely send your scores. 1900s is not bad at all and shouldn’t be a score you are ashamed of. Several students struggle to even get a 1700, so definitely send your SAT score. As for your AP exam scores, you don’t have to send those, especially if they aren’t good. Not sending AP scores won’t affect your chances unless the college requires them and only very few do, if any at all.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice guys! Very helpful! Since you are both so knowledgeable do you by chance know how much they consider the writing score on the SAT?</p>
<p>It usually depends more on your major. If you want to go into an English field or writing field, than of course they will look more on your writing score. Just like if you were planning to become an engineer, more weight would be put on your math score.</p>