<p>“If you did not take any standardized tests as part of the application process to your current college, you must request a waiver from Brown in writing. It should be noted that an application to Brown without results from a standardized test may be detrimental to your chances of admission.”</p>
<p>I’d like to apply to Brown as a junior transfer, but I never took SAT2’s. After failing to get a solid answer from the admissions office, I’ve decided to turn to CC…</p>
<p>Does anyone know of anyone who has gotten in as a transfer without having took the SAT2’s back in high school?</p>
<p>If you haven't taken the SAT IIs in high school, you are encouraged to take them during college. The same can be said for most schools regarding transfer students who never took the SAT I or ACT. They like to see some kind of score.</p>
<p>Hey Brand, </p>
<p>Not sure if you're applying to Brown, but I just called them again, and the woman from undergrad admissions told me that I shouldn't take the tests, because it'd be unfair against those applicants who took them in high school.</p>
<p>Still, however, I was unable to get a clear idea of how much this could hurt my application. I dunno, Browns the only school I know of (that I'd like to apply to) that actually makes you fill out a waiver, rather than just not send the scores.</p>
<p>Yeah, but you should also consider this:</p>
<p>"It should be noted that an application to Brown without results from a standardized test may be detrimental to your chances of admission."</p>
<p>From the Brown transfer site. Now that doesn't specifically say it's talkin a/b SAT II tests, but I made up my mind after I talked to a school official from NYU. He said, yes, some schools will not really want you to take the tests in college (yet at the same time talk a/b how crucial they are) and that NYU is the same way. Still, he said it's always better for a student to submit test scores (even if they are taken during college)) because, while they may not technically "consider" them, in his own words, "we can't help but see them." Basically, if you think you can do well, then by all means send the tests anyways. </p>
<p>On one hand, your app could have a big hole because you didn't take the tests, even after what they've told you. On the other hand, you could at least send in good test scores (even if taken during college) that attest to your academic ability. I guess my point is, better safe than sorry. I've spoken with quite a few admissions people at different schools and I often get different answers for the same question depending on who I talk to. You're likely to run into that alot as well.</p>
<p>I'd send them anyways, because they really can't help but see your scores and, if they're very good, that should make a positive impression and show that you are trying anyways.</p>