<p>Hi I took the SAT four times (the first time one my sections was in the 500s!! eek.. but it was brought up significantly).. and I was just wondering if this will negatively affect my application. I know Cornell doesn't allow score choice so I must send all scores.</p>
<p>there is probably no way for them to know if you do use score choice, though that may or may not be worth the risk</p>
<p>They look at your best scores, and consider those.</p>
<p>Cornell considers all your choices, not just your best one… I don’t think that taking the SAT four times will hurt you THAT badly but only because there are so many other factors going into their decision.
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<p>I’ve only taken the SAT once and got 500’s in all sections. What are you implying…</p>
<p>They’re implying that a 500-600 score is not anywhere near good enough for a top school like Cornell unless you have a HUGE hook…and they’re right.</p>
<p>what do you mean they consider all your scores…</p>
<p>Cornell does not do Score Choice. You have to send all your scores. This will affect your admission but that shouldn’t stop you from applying.</p>
<p>Obviously, the possibility is there that your previous low scores could affect your chances of being admitted. However, I wouldn’t guess that a couple of low scores the first time you took the test would kill your chances. As long as your new scores are better, (hopefully at least close to 700 or above 700 in each section), I think you’ll be okay. I was admitted last year and the first time I took the test I hadn’t studied at all and I got a 650 Reading, a 660 Math and a 690. While my scores weren’t quite as low as yours, they were certainly lower than the scores I ended up with… and I still got in. </p>
<p>I think Cornell really does try to look for the best in each applicant. I know a lot of students here who didn’t score so well the first time they took the SAT or the ACT and were still admitted. </p>
<p>So, yeah, those scores COULD potentially effect you… but I really think the admissions officers will note that you’ve improved and will mainly consider just your best scores.</p>
<p>Best of luck! Hope to see you next year!! :)</p>