SAT/ACT scores on secondary applications

[arjusmc]

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Just out of curiosity, why do they ask for them? Do you think they are gathering data? I did pretty poor on the SAT but was fairly successful on the ACT. Both tests were in the year 2000, and academics weren't a priority. Will this hurt me?

 

[Skeletorr]

What school is this for? That info is so irrelevant lol

 

[EpilepticRat]

I thought this would be a totally different kind of thread lol

 

[xkcd6330]

It might just be for internal research, or just as another data point on your test-taking ability to help put any inconsistencies in context. Whatever it is, highly doubt it has any sort of significant weight in the decision.

 

[brownie814]

What school is this for? That info is so irrelevant lol

Baylor asks (optionally) for ACT and SAT scores in their personal information section.

 

[ChymeofPassion]

Baylor asks (optionally) for ACT and SAT scores in their personal information section.

Also Rosalind franklin I believe

 

[arjusmc]

It is on FSU's secondary

 

[arjusmc]

It's almost certainly used for internal research. After all, don't you think it's an interesting question to see how ACT/SAT scores correlate to success on the MCAT and Step 1? You're not getting rejected for a so-so SAT.

I agree, and I also hope that's not a reason for rejection, it was SOOOOO long ago.

 

[907914]

You mean that test I took 7 years ago and didn’t even know what was on it when I took it? Yup, that evaluates my doctoring potential.

 

[JustAUser]

The Texas medical schools all ask for it on their primary (TMDSAS)

 

[jamaica jan sun princess]

You mean that test I took 7 years ago and didn’t even know what was on it when I took it? Yup, that evaluates my doctoring potential.

Probably not why they (optionally) request it.

 

[kali7777]

I'm an OOS applicant with no ties to Florida but would like to stay there and practice. I recently heard they mainly accept IS applicants, do you think I should still apply?

 

[Seihai]

I'm an OOS applicant with no ties to Florida but would like to stay there and practice. I recently heard they mainly accept IS applicants, do you think I should still apply?

Why did you bump a 3 week-old thread for a completely unrelated question that has been asked many times before?

Regardless, the answer is generally no. Buy MSAR and figure out what schools in FL are relatively OOS friendly. If you fit their stats, then apply there.

 

[kali7777]

Why did you bump a 3 week-old thread for a completely unrelated question that has been asked many times before?

Regardless, the answer is generally no. Buy MSAR and figure out what schools in FL are relatively OOS friendly. If you fit their stats, then apply there.

Sorry still new to this website. Thanks though!

 

[GoBlue2019]

I'm an OOS applicant with no ties to Florida but would like to stay there and practice. I recently heard they mainly accept IS applicants, do you think I should still apply?

Only if you have a really good ACT score

 

[Kamill]

Can this be one of many reasons why they ask?

The SAT Is a Good Intelligence Test - NYTimes.com

www.nytimes.com

 

[csk803]

I attended a talk by the dean of admissions of a school that asks for SAT and ACT scores. She said that they use the scores to see a pattern in your standardized test taking, mostly to help you out. For example, if you’re just a person who does not do well on standardized tests in general, and thus received mediocre scores on the SAT and the MCAT, they interpret then take that into account when they review you holistically knowing that while you may not be good at standardized testing, your academic success is shown through other factors in your application, like GPA. Either way, I don’t think including your score will hurt your application.