Which SAT I score to admit for University of California Application? Help please :D

Applying to College
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<p>I have a </p>

<p>710 Math, 740 CR, 750 Writing --->2200</p>

<p>then second time around, it was</p>

<p>780 Math, 690 CR, 780 Writing --> 2250</p>

<p>I'm leaning towards submitting my 2200 rather than my 2250 (UC only allows one sitting) because I already have a strong background of math and sciences given high SAT IIs in Math II and Chemistry, all 5s on AP Cal tests, and As in all math classes. And I hate the fact that in my second sitting, I scored a <700 in CR, which just looks bad imo. I need others' opinions though, for I am just confused... really confused and in need of help on which score to submit.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>I wasn't aware you had a choice, I thought they take the highest score. You write in your scores but don't they see all of them later?</p>

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<p>There is only one box for SAT I scores. Thus, you must submit only the score of one specific sitting. I am sure they'll be able to view everything though after, but still, I would like to know which one is better.</p>

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<p>Not sure in your case. Can you call one of the UCs and ask?</p>

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<p>Hah that sounds great, but I don't think I should ask, "Hey, which score do you guys think I should submit." Thank you for replying :D!</p>

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<p>Some UCs go by the point system. Why? I find them most helpful even to the dumbest question.</p>

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<p>So you're implying this is a dumb question? And not familiar with the point system, I do not know how I can exactly calculate it, so this is why I'm asking for help. (I don't know a fraction about college admissions than what you guys here know haha)</p>

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<p>Submit the higher score dude.</p>

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<p>obviously the highest score</p>

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<p>No, I did not think it was a dumb question. I was referring to your sentence in your previous post
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but I don't think I should ask,

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<p>Actually, this is a fair question, and the answer ain't always that obvious. There are plenty of strong math-science kids who apply to the UCs, particularly Cal & UCLA (it won't matter for the others) with sub-700 CR & W scores, so I'd go with the first. It demonstrates strength across the all disciplines.</p>

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<p>Thank you for all the help. I got it covered now and made my decision.</p>

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<p>Go for the highest single sitting -- that's what the UCs ask for. Don't worry about their perception of your skills -- they can see that you did better in CR the first time, because they will see the score report. The highest score, though, is just what goes on record (e.g. into the average test scores).</p>

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<p>It might be too late. It seems to me he was just waiting for someone to agree with him so he could justify his decision. I don't think he made the right one though (if he already submitted)</p>

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<p>definitley submit the higher score</p>

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<p>You must send offical scores from the College Board to each UC to which you are applying. That will cause both scores to be sent. The UCs will then rely on highest score from one sitting from the two for deciding admission. What you write on app is not what they will rely on to make the decision to admit.</p>