Playing the System or Is it Fine?

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<p>I’m considering Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and Brown University for early decision. However, my SAT scores are not what they should be because of a stupid bubble in mistake on one of the sections. Although, I’m taking the ACT in June, and I feel much more confident about it. I’ll be done with my SAT IIs in June, as well, which I do much better on anyway.</p>

<p>I really don’t want my SAT scores to be factored into the decision. So, I was considering sending Dartmouth my ACT scores only for early decision, if I do apply there. Then, after being accepted or deferred, I’d send SAT II scores. Would this be a bad idea, deliberately not sending CB transcript even if I’ve taken the SAT IIs?</p>

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<p>How can you be so sure that they will defer you and not reject you? :p</p>

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<p>I’m not sure. This is all hypothetical. Was the post really productive? No, it wasn’t. If you’re not sure, then don’t post, and I already got my answer somewhere else, no thanks to you.</p>

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<p>Oh come on man I was just joking. And now for a serious answer. If you are defered then you will HAVE to send in your SAT II scores to Dartmouth to increase your chances.</p>

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<p>I know that. That’s not what I was asking.</p>

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<p>Well send in anything they would just look at your highest score. So sending either of them would do no harm.</p>

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<p>You’re not understanding.</p>

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<p>How would Dartmouth know that you have given your SAT IIs until and unless you intend to let them know? :)</p>

<p>Just send in ACT, because Colleges know that some students do better on ACT than on SAT!</p>

<p>I hope this time I understood :smiley: If not I give up! ;)</p>

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<p>College Board sends a transcript that has scores for every test you have taken. The dates for when the scores were released are also listed. I’ll be done with SAT IIs in June. They will know that I could have sent them earlier when they see the dates on my College Board transcript.</p>

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<p>Oh I didn’t know that CB sends the list of all the tests taken. I just thought they send what you tell them to… But then why don’t you want to send you SAT score? What is your score?</p>

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<p>Because it is comapratively quite lower than waht I’m expectin gon the ACT.</p>

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<p>You have already mentioned Dartmouth on your SAT’s score recipients?</p>

<p>Well if not just send in ACT and I think Colleges just look at the highest score. Well I really dont know how far it is true but I have read on other forums that if you score really well on SAT IIs they can cover up for your SAT. Not sure about how true that statement is.</p>

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<p>They will look at the highest scores that you send. If you have taken the SAT IIs, then you should send them. </p>

<p>Remember Dartmouth tellls you up front that misrepresentation in the application process is grounds for having your admissions rescinded (and remember there is the little honor code that they take very seriously).</p>

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<p>send your stuff, let the process play itself out you will ultimately end up where you need to be.</p>

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<p>Yeah, that occurred to me well after I posted this. I didn’t know that the Dartmouth honor code was that tough.</p>

<p>Anyway, would the following test scores be enough to cover the SAT score, disguise it?</p>

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<p>I could take the SAT again in October, but if I get those ACT scores, then there really wouldn’t be any point in doing so. Some of those tests I haven’t taken yet, but those are the scores I have or expect.</p>

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<p>Can you say Parkhurst (which is what happens if you violate the honor code. You must pack your bags and immediately leave the island)???</p>

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<p>If you are submitting your ACT scores, on the application, it also asks your test scores, you can ask that they only consider your SATII and your ACT. either way, they know that some students do better on one test than the other, so if your ACT is the better score, that is the one that they will consider. relax.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much. Jeez, three terms, wow…I’m definitely not trying anything like this.</p>

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<p>your subject tests are all math/science. Suggest you take the US History subject test if you haven’t already, to demonstrate breadth across curriculums. (Yes, your AP-5 score will be noticed, but an 800 Subject Test score is more important to some adcoms.)</p>

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<p>I’ll take that in October, then. I don’t want to take three subject tests in June.</p>

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<p>You scores are good enough man. You can mention the bubble problem too.</p>

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<p>Thanks. I guess it’s off to work on the subjective stuff…</p>