Does only self-reporting SAT scores hurt chances?

lykia99
Mon, 25 Mar 2019 09:59:35 +0000

As others have said, it is fine to self report as you will be asked to submit an official score report if admitted. Of course, if your official report differs from what you self-reported, your offer will be cancelled and your school notified.

Also, if colleges have any questions, they will contact your school. They often do this to discuss unusual aspects of a candidate’s application, or should they wish further information or to understand things in context. After my S was admitted to colleges, his counsellor mentioned that Princeton and Amherst had spoken to him about students’ applying that year. During the conversation he said they both discussed my son’s interest and background. The counsellor said he fielded many such calls, especially from highly selective colleges.