Can I Update SAT Scores After Submitting My College Application?
Navigating the college application process can be complex, especially when it comes to standardized test scores like the SAT. A common question among applicants is whether they can update their SAT scores after submitting their applications. The short answer is yes, but with certain procedures and considerations. This article will delve into the specifics of updating your SAT scores, ensuring you are well-informed to navigate this aspect of the college application process effectively.
Updating SAT Scores: The General Process
It is possible to update your SAT scores after applying to colleges. Here's a breakdown of the steps involved:
- Retake the SAT (If Necessary): If you feel you can improve your score, register for and take the SAT again.
- Wait for the New Scores: After taking the test, wait for the new scores to be released.
- Send the Updated Scores: Once your new scores are available, log in to your College Board account and send the updated scores to the colleges where you have applied. Be aware that there might be a fee associated with sending scores to each college, but you can request a fee waiver if you qualify.
- Communicate with Admissions Offices: It's a good idea to reach out to the admissions offices of the colleges you applied to and let them know that you have updated SAT scores coming their way. Doing so will ensure that they are aware of the updated scores and include them in their application evaluation.
Deadlines and Timing
It can take up to two weeks for colleges to receive your updated scores, so ensure you send them as soon as possible once they're released. If your scores arrive after the college's deadline for updated test scores, they might not be considered in the evaluation process. It's essential to stay on top of deadlines and communication with the admissions offices to ensure your scores are reviewed. Make sure you are aware of each college's deadline for receiving updated test scores, as they may vary.
Self-Reporting vs. Official Score Submission
Some colleges are 100% satisfied with the self-reporting of scores, but if you are accepted, they want backup from College Board or ACT.org of the actual test scores so they can corroborate your self-reported score. So you do not send test scores first to the colleges, then apply to them. You apply to the colleges with a self-reported test score, and then order and pay for College Board or ACT.org to send the official test score to the colleges on your list.
Application Submission Strategies
When you apply to colleges through the Common or Coalition app or the UC app portal for UC schools, you don't do it 1 school at a time unless it's an early decision/action school. It's a bulk order process so if you have 10 Common App schools you apply to them all at once unless you are applying to some ED or EA schools. You would apply to your early-round schools first, then your regular-round schools second according to the application deadlines.
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Strategic Test Score Submission
I recommend that you find out what all your ACT and SAT test scores are prior to applying anywhere because you may have to decide on a case-by-case basis which test should be submitted to a particular school or not at all. You have no idea of what your future scores will be so you should wait. Also be aware that some colleges do want the entire series of test results on your test scores so do your research up front so you know which colleges those are as well. Most people have safety, target, and reach schools. So if their ACT or SAT scores are not quite solid enough for their top choice reach schools, they typically don't submit those but they submit them to their safety or target schools. After you submit your portal Application to all your schools, you can't go back and edit what you do not wish the colleges to see nor can you add additional information or change out your essays or short answers. Therefore, do not submit your college applications unless they are complete.
QuestBridge Considerations
QuestBridge will review any test scores that you receive prior to the National College Match application deadline. If you expect to receive new scores after the September deadline, please list your testing date(s) in the "Testing" section in the application. In order for your test scores to be considered by QuestBridge college partners for the Match, you must take any required test(s) no later than October. If you are selected as a Finalist and you have new test scores you received after the September deadline, you should send those test scores directly to your ranked colleges from the College Board or ACT. You should not submit your new scores to QuestBridge.
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