Too Late To Take The SAT?

Transfer Students
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<p>One of the places I'd like to transfer to is Stanford. (Yes, I know it is very selective)</p>

<p>I am a freshman at a cc and read on collegeboard.com that Stanford and most other private institutions require standardized test scores. </p>

<p>Is it too late for me to take the SAT? Should I take it ASAP or should I properly prepare myself? </p>

<p>Any help is greatly appreciated,
JDS</p>

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<p>bump bump bump</p>

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<p>Have you checked the Stanford website?</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/deadlines/index.html[/url]”>http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/deadlines/index.html&lt;/a&gt;
Transfer Applicants</p>

<p>Last Acceptable SAT Test Date January
Last Acceptable ACT Test Date February</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/transfer/index.html[/url]”>http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/transfer/index.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/transfer/testing.html[/url]”>http://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/application/transfer/testing.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>lol no that’s not what I’m asking.</p>

<p>I’m asking is there a point that your standardized test scores won’t be taken by the college?</p>

<p>Say your in your second year of college and you haven’t taken the SAT or ACT yet. Will they accept those scores?? seems to me like your at an advantage than those that are taking the tests in high school. </p>

<p>So is there any point in time where they will say, “You’ve waited too long, your scores no longer mean anything?”</p>

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<p>The Stanford website seems to be saying ALL transfers need to take the SAT. Is that your question?</p>

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<p>No no.</p>

<p>I think your over thinking it.</p>

<p>Could someone who is 40 and in cc take the sat or act and would Stanford accept those scores? </p>

<p>Im not 40 but you get my point.</p>

<p>I know its confusing and thank you for your help</p>

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<p>I know what you mean. I’m in the same boat. Most people here will tell you not to take the SAT but if you’ve never taken it before I just don’t see the harm. I took the October SAT and I know some people at my cc who have taken the SAT in college. It’s a requirement at some schools. BC for example wants the SAT but will waive the requirement if its been 5 years since you left high school. CMU on the other hand tells you not to take the SAT in college. It’s up to you and where you want to transfer. If I were you I would call Stanford and ask them.</p>

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<p>You’re already in a good position. Stanford loves to make success stories out of CC transfers. Look at their admissions policies, which someone has already linked, and follow through. </p>

<p>But, honestly, if you’re in-state, at a CC, and a non-traditional student? That’s a nice start.</p>

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<p>I don’t think I am “over thinking” it, just repeating what it says on the website.</p>

<p>From the Stanford website, transfer testing requirements</p>

<p>Testing Requirements</p>

<p>The ACT Plus Writing or the SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing) is required of ALL UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS (emphasis mine). Please be aware of the following guidelines:</p>

<pre><code>* We do not accept test substitutions, and applications without SAT or ACT with Combined English/Writing scores will not be considered for admission, except for students living in countries where these tests are not offered (e.g., the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran).

  • If you are currently residing, or attending school, in a country where the ACT Plus Writing or the SAT is offered, you are required to take either test, self-report, and submit official test results to Stanford by the stated application deadlines.
  • If English is not your native language, we recommend but do not require the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  • SAT Subject Tests are strongly recommended but not required for admission. We recommend taking at least two SAT Subject Tests, as such information will assist us in our evaluation process. Applicants, however, who choose not to take SAT Subject Tests will not be at a disadvantage in the admission process.
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