SAT Score high enough for high-level scholarships?

ZincWhiskers
Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:14:55 +0000

Are you also planning on taking the ACT? I’ve seen lots of posts where students will submit their ACT scores to the college (if they nailed it), but not their SATs - I don’t think you are compelled to submit both - believe you can choose.

I agree with others and your own assessment - take the SAT a 2nd and maybe even a 3rd time. The scores are “super-scored” meaning they take the best score from each of the 2 sections that count to determine your overall total.

My D scored 740-760 on her first try and 760-740 on her second - so her overall super score was 760-760 or 1520 - she got the University and Gables scholarships, Foote Fellowship, honors program and invite to Prism program.

I also think it can’t hurt to take SAT2 tests in the subjects you’re strong with and submitting those too - officially they say they don’t consider them, but if you are on the bubble for say a Singer invite, those scores staring at them from your application may tip the scales.

~Zinc