<p>Dbate, they say they take your best score if you take both tests. So it’s my understanding that they would consider your ACT more strongly than your SAT (although all tests are considered).</p>
<p>so if i have a 2240 and a 35 (converted is ~2330??) I would be in the 2300+ category?</p>
<p>^theoretically, but no one can be completely sure how they will look at that</p>
<p>i’m in the same boat –> 2270 SAT vs. 35 ACT (ACT is higher, but i don’t know how they’ll consider the SAT, if they do)</p>
<p>What is an RA?</p>
<p>Recruited Athlete.</p>
<p>Again, these stats are helpful, but are all y’all talkin’ 'bout superscore or what concerning the SAT</p>
<p>Superscore. Because all these places claim they only look at your superscore for the SAT/ACT. However, it seems like taking it 4 times would reflect negatively on you, and would make colleges think you care too much about test scores. I have a friend who is a URM, a first-generation college student, and who is ranked 20-something in a class of over 400 kids who was rejected ED at Cornell. Granted, his essays and his ECs could have been stronger. However, he took the SAT-R 4 times, and one of the SAT IIs twice. Even though he raised his scores each time, I don’t think that scored him any points with the admissions people.</p>
<p>I am also wondering about the SAT/ACT gap. For instance, I got a 2190 on the SAT in November '07, and then a 35 on the ACT in March '08. What do colleges think when they see such a big gap in the scores?</p>
<p>you read a lot and matured your junior year!-you do better on the ACT than the SAT; you took a review course…you were healthy the day you took the ACT-Actually, I think they will look at the 35 ACT as your score and not bother with the SAT. Then they’ll go on to see what you offer Princeton.</p>
<p>Taking the SAT more than once can sometimes reflect poorly on you; however, sometimes, if your scores rise, it shows that you have a certain persistence and ability to achieve. </p>
<p>Adcomms will only look at your best three scores from Math, CR, and Writing. (Superscore if you will). </p>
<p>Also, URMs don’t have it sooo easy in the Ivy system. Countless of qualified URMs are rejected every year. Being a minority has it’s advantages however I am not a total shoe-in because I’m Hispanic with great SAT scores… </p>
<p>:0 It’s all about the essays and your extracurriculars. Think about it. Once you pass a certain point with scores and gpas applicants look identical! SO the big differences shine through your essays and excurrics. Instead of obsessing about scores one should obsess about trying to find one’s voice and writing well!</p>
<p>2400 .</p>
<p>I wish that they published the admission rate for 2200-2290 and 2100-2190 instead of 2100-2290. The 2200-2290 rates are probably much higher than the 2100-2190 range…so I’d agree with the people who say that 2250+ is good. Also, I think it does somewhat matter how many times you take it. 2240 on the first try without retaking it would probably be better than a superscore of 2300 after taking the SAT three times.</p>
<p>so, what about a 2180 with a 4.3 GPA?</p>
<p>I still think it doesnt matter how many times you take it… as long as you improve each time! Taking the sat one time, a person could score a perfect 2400 - this is impressive. However, what about the guy who takes it 6 times and eventually ends up with a superscored 2400. In the end, those two guys achieved the same thing. Except the first person didnt have to retake it 6 times… at the end of the day they have the same score in the eyes of the admissions committee. Why would adcoms penalize people who take the test multiple times to achieve scores that will be competitive enough? I mean taking the SAT once shouldnt bar you from taking it again. ESPECIALLY, when someone who scores an 1890, his first time, can eventually get a 2350! </p>
<p>Therefore, many of the Ivys say that scores cannot increase so much after three times of test taking… actually the college board even says statistically that many people have horrible chances of improving. However, there are some individuals myself included who have raised their scores considerably.</p>
<p>A 2400 superscore after 6 times is in no way equivalent to a 2400 on the first try. Just because a college might superscore doesn’t mean that they are blind as to how many times you took the test. Taking a test 6 times shows that you are way to test oriented and worried about scores, while if you take it 1-3 times, it is really not as bad. A score like 2240 on the first try without taking the SAT again would be better than a score of even 2280 after three or four tries (superscored). I would much rather take the SAT one time, get around a 2240-2300 and not take it again than taking it 3 times and ending up with a superscore of 2350. Less work and in the end it is all the 99th percentile (which is around 20000 people, all of whom are probably not applying all to Princeton, considering there are a substantial number of 2100s and below applicants as well).</p>
<p>^^ pure speculation and paranoia.</p>
<p>No i think the poster is right. I remember reading that the officer who writes a decription of your app may not that your score is superscored. And I think taking the SAT 6 times would be something worthy to not.</p>
<p>Wow…</p>
<p>niloy.ghosh518, we have the same exact scores… O_o</p>
<p>I really hope they’ll only check ACT.</p>
<p>I took SAT once a year since 7th grade, making a total of 6 times, plus two SAT II dates. I think 6 tests spread over 6 years is much less ridiculous than 6 tests in 6 months (which a few people I know have done…)</p>
<p>do you think 2350 is held as distinct from a 2400 in the admissions process?</p>
<p>How can I be paranoid? The last time I took the SAT was in 7th grade (2004)…</p>
<p>Really, I know that I was just speculating numbers wise, but I think that the core meaning of what I said holds true. Lower score in one sitting is better than a higher superscore in many sittings. Also, taking 6 SATs over 6 years is definitely no where near the same thing as 6 SATs in 6 months. Someone at my school took 5 SAT Is in 5 consecutive testing dates for which it was offered. His last score ended up being a 2250, which would have been great if it was after 1 or 2 (maybe 3) times taking it, but 5?</p>