Taking the SAT Multiple Times

turtle7584

turtle7584

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Hello all,

I have a question if you can take the SAT "too much" in the eyes of USAFA Admissions. I've taken the SAT seven times, beginning in June 2nd, 2018 with a score of 1160 and took my most recent test on October 5th, 2019 with a score of 1330. Superscored, my overall score is 1380. I've heard from different sources that taking it a numerous amount of time is negative but I've also heard it shows persistence and determination. Any thoughts on this in the eyes of a service academy? Also, considering the most recent class portrait I can find is for the C/o 2021, how competitive are my scores ranked against recent candidates/appointees?

Thank you!
 
You can find the C/o 2023 on your candidate packet. I also want to know how it looks taking it multiple times. I’be taken it 4 times, debating a 5th because of finals. College reapplicant here so debating if studying for finals are more important or getting a higher sat score.
 
dang imagine taking the SAT SEVEN times and wasting $322, but still getting a score under 1400 lol cant relate
 
Aldo.dector said:
You can find the C/o 2023 on your candidate packet. I also want to know how it looks taking it multiple times. I’be taken it 4 times, debating a 5th because of finals. College reapplicant here so debating if studying for finals are more important or getting a higher sat score.
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Are you referring to the Instructions to Precandidate/Candidates Booklets and best of luck!
 
guarunteed 2024 said:
dang imagine taking the SAT SEVEN times and wasting $322, but still getting a score under 1400 lol cant relate
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The greatest of the great have gone through the service academies: Presidents, Medal of Honor recipients, congressmen, etc. John McCain wasn’t defined by his SAT score, but by what he did for his country. You walk the halls of the academy in their footsteps in the hopes you can live up their legacy forever etched in the history of the United States. If I get into the class of 24, it’s going to be difficult to get along with you: please humble yourself.
 
guarunteed 2024 said:
dang imagine taking the SAT SEVEN times and wasting $322, but still getting a score under 1400 lol cant relate
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Ah, yes, exactly the kind of team player that SAs are looking for! Sadly, from what I’ve heard from DD and her shipmates, a few of these types make it through the gauntlet every year. They’re not well liked.
 
I took the SAT/ACT 12 times in high school, and then EVERY time it was offered the year after high school.

On my LAST ACT I hammered it with a 33 composite and was offered appointments to USMA/USNA/USAFA/USMMA...USCGA I was an alternate (they're tough!).

It won't hurt to retake it...they're looking for your best numbers, not how long it took to achieve them.

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
 
guarunteed 2024 said:
dang imagine taking the SAT SEVEN times and wasting $322, but still getting a score under 1400 lol cant relate
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This is the attitude that will find you isolated before you board the bus bound for the hallowed footprints, assuming you’re even afforded the opportunity.

Sadly your SAT score doesn’t represent the level of your humility.
 
Turtle, USAFA only takes the highest scores in each subject. Retesting will not hurt you.

Guarunteed, I guarantee a condescending attitude towards your peers will not go over well. The military is a team, and is not tolerant of those who try to tear down their teammates. This is a lesson best learned quickly.
 
guarunteed 2024 said:
dang imagine taking the SAT SEVEN times and wasting $322, but still getting a score under 1400 lol cant relate
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For someone who can't spell guaranteed correctly or write a complete sentence using proper grammar, you sure are full of yourself.

My advice to you would be to only post when you can constructively assist someone or if you have a question that someone on this forum may be able to help with. As others have said, part of being an officer means having a positive attitude, being able to work in a team, and demonstrating humility. You may not have had to take the SAT seven times, but OP may be the one tutoring you in chemistry down the line or helping you pass the run on your physical fitness test if you are lucky enough to earn an appointment to any of the SAs.

But by all means, carry on with your condescending attitude. Cadre at all SAs and SMCs love to focus their special brand of care on those with attitudes like yours.

turtle7584 said:
Hello all,

I have a question if you can take the SAT "too much" in the eyes of USAFA Admissions. I've taken the SAT seven times, beginning in June 2nd, 2018 with a score of 1160 and took my most recent test on October 5th, 2019 with a score of 1330. Superscored, my overall score is 1380. I've heard from different sources that taking it a numerous amount of time is negative but I've also heard it shows persistence and determination. Any thoughts on this in the eyes of a service academy? Also, considering the most recent class portrait I can find is for the C/o 2021, how competitive are my scores ranked against recent candidates/appointees?

Thank you!
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Have you tried the ACT OP? I didn't see any mention of it here in this thread. You may find you perform better on it than the SAT. I also struggled with the SAT at first and wish I had known more about the ACT as an applicant.
 
Testing isn't easy for everyone. Our DS has taken the SAT 3 times, the ACT 3 times and the PSAT 2 times. Luckily he had fee waivers for several of them. He was so frustrated to have a weighted 4.5 gpa on a 4.0 scale, never a grade below an A and not get stellar scores. He worked to improve them and his ACT went up 3 points on composite. He tested with a classmate who had a 2.9 gpa and tested higher than he did the 1st time.

SAT and ACT scores are not the measure of a person nor a whole candidate's potential. We attended a West Point information meeting for candidates last night. The host was an alumnus, so was the local recruiter. Also present were representatives from the parent club (they are outstanding) and several alumnus from decades prior, all active as either FFO's or mentors and interview panel participants.

One of them, who we recognized from prior forums, made a very interesting and wise statement after the mention of the new policy regarding GPA was brought up. He said, at the end of the day, you need men and women who can work together to get up a hill, solve a problem and achieve success.
No test score you have to pay College Board can measure that.

My dad just had his 50th reunion for USNA a few years back. All of his close friends from his time there spent a week together in Annapolis. I have no idea what my dad's test scores were, they are irrelevant now. What I loved when he shared pictures from the reunion was the camaraderie these men had a half century later.
 
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