SAT Score Issue

[abarnes98]

Hi,

I just received confirmation from Stanford that they have received my application. However, when I looked at the scores received, it lists all the SAT I and II tests I have taken.

I scored a high score on the ACT and was planning to send that rather than my low 1740 and 1670 on the SAT I.
In my Common App, I listed only my ACT and SAT II scores.

I am worried this is going to lower my chances, as my SAT I score is pretty low.

What can I do?

Thanks!

[sophie9999]

If they already have your scores, then they have them. Don’t worry about it. Make sure you have sent your official ACT score report. Admissions officers understand that not everyone is going to score amazingly on both tests.

[loquatical]

http://admission.stanford.edu/application/freshman/testing.html

The ACT Plus Writing or the SAT (Critical Reading, Math and Writing) is required. Official scores from all test dates must be sent to Stanford directly from the ACT or the College Board (the reporting agency for the SAT) or both if the applicant has taken the ACT and the SAT. Applicants may not use the College Board’s Score Choice feature or “hide” any scores with either testing agency.

Applicants must submit all SAT scores and all ACT scores directly from the testing agencies. The only exceptions are tests taken for the purpose of talent programs in middle or junior high school (for example, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth and Duke University’s Talent Identification Program). These test scores do not have to be sent to Stanford.

[abarnes98]

Ah I see, thanks for the help!

[Erin_s_Dad]

Looks like you unintentionally followed the rules. Good luck.