Transfer's cant use ACT scores???

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I am thinking about transferring to MIT next year as a sophomore, but I was planning on submitting my ACT scores, not my SAT and subject tests scores. But then I found this on their transfer page:</p>

<p>"What entrance exams are required?
Results of the following tests are required of candidates at all levels, whatever their curricular history. All candidates must complete all required tests by the end of January for fall entrance, and by early November for spring entrance.</p>

<p>Native English Speakers
(For those who have been using English at home for more than five years.)</p>

<p>You must take the new SAT I with the writing component and two SAT II subject tests, one in math (Level 1 or Level 2) and one in science (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology E/M). If you already took the Writing SAT II subject test (no longer offered), you may substitute that test for the SAT I requirement."</p>

<p>So does this mean transfers can't submit ACT scores?</p>

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<p>It would surprise me if transfers couldn’t use ACT scores, but you’re right that the website seems to indicate this.</p>

<p>If I were you, I’d call MIT to clarify.</p>

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<p>yea, i just called them and they said they only take the SAT and the two subject tests. Sucks, cuz my ACT score was way better :(</p>

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<p>out of curiousity, did they give a reason for why they have different test requirements for transfers and/or why the SAT only and not the ACT?</p>

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<p>I suspect it’s because there are many fewer transfer applicants and transfer admits, so they want to be able to compare students directly to each other using the same instrument. But that’s just speculation.</p>

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<p>The SAT was historically preferred by northeast schools.</p>

<p>The Act is said to more accurately measure what you should have learned in high school.</p>

<p>The SAT is said to more accurately measure reasoning ability.</p>

<p>Perhaps MIT cares more about the reasoning ability of transfer students, than what they should have learned in high school…</p>