SCEA SAT I's and II's

mnmomof2
Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:40:58 +0000

Looking for some advice. D needs to decide:

1. Whether to send ACT or SAT scores

2. Whether to take SAT a second time

ACT plus writing (took twice): 34 and 36 composite. Happy with the 36, but not the 34 but would need to send both if I am reading rules correctly

SAT I (only one sitting): 790 math, 800 writing, 740 reading
SAT II: 800 Lit, 800 Math II, 770 USH

So, what should she do? She loves her second ACT and two thirds of her SAT! She would like to try for a 2400 (second sitting or super score), but with the “report all scores” rules, there is a risk to a second SAT sitting. I do like that Yale asks for all scores, but it makes these decisions more complicated!

I am inclined to advise her to send them all. There is a consistency and the 2330 single sitting is fine. Also that 800 Lit SATII is attractive given the curve on that exam.

Please advise. We are new at this and she wants to present herself in the best possible light.