Students are permitted to write the SAT exam as many times as they feel necessary. At least one half of all students take the SAT twice, once in the spring of grade 11 and another time in the fall of grade 12. The majority will notice an improvement in their score the second time around. Those who choose to write the exam more than once can put their best foot forward by utilizing Score Choice.
Score Choice allows students to select which SAT scores they want to send with their applications to different universities. It is important that applicants make note of each institution’s score-use practices, as they can differ from university to university. Some schools chose to opt out of Score Choice and require students to report every SAT score they earn. See this link for an overview of individual universities policies: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf
Anxiety can be very problematic for students who are getting prepared to write their SATs. They are unable to think clearly; they have trouble managing their time, and they cannot concentrate. The purpose of Score Choice is to reduce the stress and pressure high school students experience as they apply for university and write exams.
