Already applied SCEA, but can I still take the SAT?

tristan101 · 11-04-2009, 09:05 PM

So here's the deal: I signed up to take the Nov. SAT II to retake an exam I didn't do so well on. After senior year started and life became hectic, I realized I didn't really need a better score on this test since I already had 2 others that were pretty good so I decided to not take it. (But obviously, Collegeboard doesn't let you cancel.)

Since I already paid for it though and can't get a refund, would it be ok if I just go this Saturday to take it, and if I think I did horribly, cancel the score? But if I think I surpassed my previous score, just go ahead and send it to Yale and my other colleges?

I applied SCEA to Yale so since they already have the required number of SATs from me, they can review my app. If the score is better and makes it in time, then great. If not, oh well. Is this allowed? I didn't indicate on my Common App that I would be taking any more SATs since I wasn't planning to at the time and there's a chance I will cancel the score.

Anyone have any thoughts on this? I know Yale has Score Choice so if I don't cancel, I would send it to them. I'm just slightly concerned they might have already reviewed my app and accepted or rejected me without knowing ALL my scores as required by Score Choice, if that causes any potential problem.

Thanks for any advice.

tristan101 · 11-05-2009, 10:36 PM

Bumppp

Anyone have any ideas about this?

Basically I'm just wondering if doing this is okay..

STMoore · 11-05-2009, 11:19 PM

I can't think of a situation where it wouldn't be ok. If you cancel the score, then it's as if you never took the test and that should be ok. If you don't cancel, but you send to Yale as part of their nonacceptance of score choice, then two outcomes are possible: they receive it in time for full consideration, which should clearly be ok; or they receive after making a decision, which should also be ok for two different reasons. First, you've done everything you're supposed to do by sending them the score when it's available. Second, they can always change their minds in the highly unlikely event the score somehow changes the decision. Besides, it would be unreasonable for you to be precluded from taking the test, just because you've already applied. Perhaps I'm missing something, but this one seems like a no-brainer.

tristan101 · 11-05-2009, 11:59 PM

^ Thanks, STMoore, for your reply! I'm glad somebody could verify it