<p>What will the repercussions of this be? Don’t ask why I can’t, I just can’t.</p>
<p>i doubt there will be any</p>
<p>I had trouble with it too so ur definitely not the only one</p>
<p>Nothing is going to happen. They just use it to compare handwriting if they believe you had someone else take your test for you. If they do decide to look at it though, your test will probably be voided (my guess).</p>
<p>Is it completely in print or just some parts?</p>
<p>It’s entirely in print, as is my essay, and as is my name on the normal name form at the top of the answer sheet. I never write in cursive in anything I do, and if they do void it, I’m going to appeal that. However I doubt I’m the only one who can’t write in cursive… I really doubt they would void the entire test because it’s printed and not in cursive, but that obviously stems from hopeful thinking.</p>
<p>Well, the reason its there is to make sure you didn’t have another (higher-scoring) write the test in your name. It’s practically impossible to tell some people’s print apart. However, it is very easy to tell people’s cursive apart. I know you didn’t cheat and that you want your score as badly as I do. But, for the integrity of the system, they really should void it. For all they know, you could have hired someone else to take the test for you. Anyways, I wish you the best of luck. Pulling for you and lets hope ETS/CB won’t care (notice) about it not being in cursive.</p>
<p>wait but how can they compare cursive if they dont even know what ur cursive looks like b4 the test</p>
<p>As far as appeals goes, you can try, but you wouldn’t have a leg to stand on. It clearly says write it in cursive. Anyways, this probably has you worked up. Forget about it. There is just 18 more days left before results start to come out. So, keep yourself busy in the meantime and don’t worry about this. It’s out of your hands now. And I was probably wrong about voiding. They might have you take the test again at their expense to ensure you can score similarly. If you do score similarly, they will likely let you keep your original score.</p>
<p>They can’t. It is more for future tests you take. However, that doesn’t mean they won’t penalize you for not doing cursive on this test.</p>
<p>EDIT: Just thought about this. I find it weird that you can’t write in cursive. I used to always write in cursive until like September this year. But it was VERY messy. I would always get screwed on essays because nobody would be able to read them. So, I had to teach myself how to write in print and do it fast. Quite the experience…maybe you should try cursive?</p>
<p>Are you just speculating, 125? Have you ever heard of someone’s test being void because they printed instead of cursive? I emailed the collegeboard customer service to see what they think. I’m applying early decision to somewhere so if it’s voided I’m absolutely screwed… I fail to believe that this would happen, though.</p>
<p>I’m guessing that it won’t be a problem. You shouldve tried, though. It’s not that hard to make print look like cursive.</p>
<p>there won’t be any problem. Every time I have taken the SAT and subject tests I have written in cursive for the first few words and then switched to print, and nothing has happened.</p>
<p>Please tell me you didn’t give them your name or other identifying details. Yeah, I’m speculating. I haven’t heard of anyone who hasn’t tried to write it in cursive. I mean everyone I know has at least written it in print then connected the letters together.</p>
<p>Surprised that someone can’t write cursive heh. But anyways, I don’t really think collegeboard goes over every single test with a fine-tooth comb, so you shouldn’t worry too much.</p>
<p>I’m assuming this is your 1st SAT test?</p>
<p>Yeah I gave them my name and identifying details, it’s on my account name when I submit a question to them. It’s my first SAT test, I studied for hours every day for months, and am quite sure I got over 750 on both CW and W… I mean if they want to check for internal consistency they can compare it to the essay I wrote and my name on the form…</p>
<p>lol , guys, i’ve gone in for the sat/satIIs for four sittings, and i have never written that thing in cursive. it’ll be ok.</p>
<p>That’s incredibly reassuring!</p>
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<p>I don’t know man, some people were not writing in cursive on their sheets and the proctor I had came around to them and told them to erase what they had and start writing in cursive.</p>
<p>I don’t think anything will happen, but you can’t really appeal if they void you. There’s nothing to argue on your part; it’s either cursive or it’s not.</p>
<p>Happened to read your post before you deleted it… definitely NOT reassuring… however I think you might be being too grim. In any case, what’s done is done.</p>
<p>Also I think that if someone did cheat and somehow that signature section was printed, the last thing they would do is email the customer service and ask if it would void the test, like you say, drawing attention to themselves. Oh well, not much I can do now except learn a valuable lesson either about overanalysis and worrying or red tape and rulings.</p>
<p>gah, this is horrible</p>