<p>Hi guys. For anyone that knows, how seriously does Cornell take its SAT requirement? Heres what it says on its website; "# official college transcript(s), final high school transcript, and official test scores (SAT/ACT) if already taken"
Cornell</a> University Undergraduate Admissions Office - HOW TO APPLY</p>
<p>That confuses me. The "If already taken." I haven't taken the SAT and still have a month to take it. If I don't take it, will it hurt my chances?</p>
<p>you dont have a month to take it, the last day for transfers to take the SAT/ACT was feb (it takes about 4 weeks to process scores; by then, it will already be the deadline)</p>
<p>Will this kill my chances?</p>
<p>yes 10 char</p>
<p>So, you guys are saying that they do care a lot about SAT scores. But what about the fact that they require "official test scores (SAT/ACT) if already taken"
Note the (if already taken). At least tell me why would they say something like that? Why not say, " SAT scores are required of all applicants"?</p>
<p>Bc to transfer into a school means you are in college already, which means they assume to took your SAT or ACT in highschool in order to get into college.</p>
<p>Well, I'm at a JC. They don't require SAT. Also I really slacked off in highschool. So I didn't take it.</p>
<p>are u a sophmore or freshman in college, if anything take it, and apply next year</p>
<p>this is part of an email response from Cornell last September:</p>
<p>"Regarding your questions, it is important to first note that we do not require the submission of SAT exam scores. With that noted...
When reviewing applications, the most important factors we will consider include:* Ability to articulate interest in a particular program at Cornell (essay)* Academic credentials from your current institution* Recommendations
We will also review:* Involvement in school and community* Standardized tests (If already taken)* Academic credentials from high school"</p>
<p>hope that makes it very clear...haha</p>
<p>@davyscy. Thats just a reiteration from what they mentioned on their website. It would be more helpful if I got some interperetation(i.e they're lying etc.).</p>
<p>This is analogous to when colleges say that a piece of the application is "strongly recommended". Will it kill your chances if you don't have it? No. Will it hurt your chances? Maybe. If in general you're a very strong or very weak candidate, it may not matter at all. But if your in the middle it could be a determining factor. AO's may indeed use SAT scores (or the lack of them) to separate relatively equal candidates. So no, they are not lying. However, no one can tell you exactly how it will affect your chances of acceptance as that depends on the pool of applicants and the needs of Cornell that year.</p>