What scores to include for American student?

OP

So a couple not so bad scores won't bring down my application?

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Original post by rumbles_ubamba

So a couple not so bad scores won't bring down my application?

So long as you have enough good scores in relevant subjects, you'll be fine.

You don't have a lot of choice in the matter anyway tbh.

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OP

So let's say I have a 1940 and Saint Andrews requires a 1950+ on the SAT, they'll just ignore that and instead look at my APs and Subject scores?

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Original post by rumbles_ubamba

So let's say I have a 1940 and Saint Andrews requires a 1950+ on the SAT, they'll just ignore that and instead look at my APs and Subject scores?

If they require a 1950 OR AP & subject scores, then it should be fine.

If they say that they want 1950 regardless of anything that you have, then they may reject you for that, but in that instance not putting down your score would be worse anyway.

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OP

Original post by Origami Bullets

If they require a 1950 OR AP & subject scores, then it should be fine.

If they say that they want 1950 regardless of anything that you have, then they may reject you for that, but in that instance not putting down your score would be worse anyway.

They say they require a minimum of 5s at least 2 APs, 700+ on SAT Subject, and 1950+ on SAT. So I basically meet half of those requirements anyway. Hopefully I'll be fine... :K:

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OP

Also, when is the latest you can decide which uni you want to go to? I am applying to some American universities and won't hear back from them until April and I know the British universities require you to start the accommodation process as soon as you accept their offer.

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Original post by rumbles_ubamba

Also, when is the latest you can decide which uni you want to go to? I am applying to some American universities and won't hear back from them until April and I know the British universities require you to start the accommodation process as soon as you accept their offer.

It depends on when the last Uni gets back to you http://www.ucas.com/apply/key-dates?field_key_date_grouping_tid=All&page=1#tab-0

However, in practice you can pull out at any point prior to enrolment, though accommodation can be a bit more tricky - just don't sign any contracts or pay any deposits until you're 100% certain (but remember that starting the accommodation application process isn't the same as signing a contract)

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OP

It says in the link " (5 June 2014) If you receive all your uni/college decisions by 8 May you must reply to any offers by this date (unless you applied in Extra) or they’ll be declined". So does that mean I basically have until next June to commit to a university and start the accomodation process?

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