schools that say HS transcripts and SAT scores are "not required" - should i send?

rex-craft7 · 08-08-2008, 12:00 AM

i just finished freshman year of college, with 60 credits. im applying as a transfer student to: pratt institute, temple university (tyler school of art), maryland institute college of art, syracuse universtiy, rochester institute of technology, and school of visual arts.

when i called all these schools, many of them said that my HS transcript and SAT scores are "not required, but you can send them if you want". this is a really frustrating answer, because now i dont really know what the schools want. im fairly happy about my SAT scores and HS transcript, so i would like to send them, but im worried about colleges thinking i cant follow basic instructions such as "SAT and HS transcripts are "not required"" -

should i send them anyways?

jk_91 · 08-08-2008, 12:05 AM

They aren't required, but if you think it'll print a better picture of the type of student you are then I say go for it. In no way will you be penalized for sending them in.

PlattsburghLoser · 08-08-2008, 10:47 AM

Use it that to your advantage. If you have a strong HS record and SAT score, then send them in. If not, then don't send them in.

08-08-2008, 11:52 AM

I transfered to Temple from CCP and I think it's best just to send all you have. If you did well, then it certainly wouldn't hurt...

jk_91 · 08-08-2008, 12:39 PM

In other words, if you have a strong high school record and SAT score, it'd be stupid not to send them in.

rex-craft7 · 08-08-2008, 12:42 PM

ok it sounds pretty clear then... thanks for the feedback

baracuta_jones · 08-08-2008, 02:50 PM

Rex-craft7;

You finished your freshman year of college with 60 credits! Holy cow!

Art schools are not that interested in your academic record, only your portfolio. Of course that is a generalization.

My advice is to only send what they request, as there is probably a reason as to why they do not require HS transcripts or SAT scores. If you feel the overwhelming need to send them anyways, I would suggest that you contact the perspective schools beforehand and ask if it would be okay.

rex-craft7 · 08-08-2008, 09:12 PM

thanks baracuta - i called all the schools, and they all said i *could* send them if i wanted to, so ive decided it probably wouldnt hurt if i did