Good morning/evening! Does anyone know if reporting the SAT in the PCQ is important in obtaining the candidate status? I have everything else filled out and want to start other application processes. I'll be taking the SAT this Friday (and probably won't get results until about a month from now). Should I wait to get those results first, then submit the questionnaire?
Every year I make the same pitch. Read the Instructions. The Instructions to Pre-candidates is posted for a reason.
Test Scores (ACT or SAT)
Standardized test scores are optional for the Pre-candidate Questionnaire.
However, if entered into the candidate phase, official SAT or ACT scores are required. If you have not taken either of these tests or wish to improve your scores, see your high school counselor for help in registering for the next test date, or visit your base’s Education Office if enlisted. You can also go to
www.collegeboard.org (SAT) OR
www.act.org (ACT) for national test dates and information.
Please note: Scores over five years old are not valid.
The SAT code for USAFA is 4830 and the ACT code is 0530. Be sure to enter the codes for USAFA on your registration form the day that you take the test. Ensure that you are using the exact name and email on your test registration as you are on your USAFA application. Any deviation will cause a delay in your test scores being matched.
Pre-candidates and candidates are encouraged to take the ACT and/or SAT multiple times as USAFA utilizes super scoring. Through super scoring, the best combination of all SAT scores and the best combination of all ACT scores will be evaluated.
We do not combine SAT and ACT scores. Test scores must be achieved under national testing conditions on a national test date. State-required test scores will also be accepted. Please note, each subtest of the ACT and SAT must be taken (SAT includes both the Evidence Based Reading and Writing section and the Math section; ACT includes English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning). Stand-alone subtest scores will not be accepted.
We do not accept nonstandard (extended time) or special scores. Active Duty Airmen can take the SAT and ACT through their Base Education Office if they have that capability. All Airmen are encouraged to retake the SAT or ACT.
