Using SAT scores in community college transfer process

I'm currently in community college and planning to transfer to a four-year university. Should I submit my SAT scores as part of my application, or is it not necessary since I'm transferring from a community college?

Whether to include SAT scores when transferring from a community college can depend on the specific policies of the four-year colleges to which you're applying. Generally, many universities place less emphasis on test scores for transfer students, especially if you've completed a significant amount of college coursework, but it’s not a hard rule across the board.

If the university to which you're applying is test-optional or does not require SAT scores for transfer applications, you can choose whether or not to include them. If you performed well on the SAT and believe they will strengthen your application, then it may be beneficial to include them - assuming the university allows for score submission from transfer students.

On the other hand, you may opt to keep them out of your application if you don't think they reflect your academic abilities well, especially if your community college transcript is strong. This may be a good option, particularly for a non-traditional student who took the SAT a long time ago or whose academic skills have improved considerably since high school.

If a university you're applying to requires standardized test scores for transfer students (though this is uncommon), you'll need to include your SAT scores regardless of how well you did.

A final note - always remember that your SAT scores are only one part of your entire application and other factors such as your GPA, course rigor, extracurricular involvement, and personal essays are also taken into consideration. Universities review applications holistically, so a less impressive score will not necessarily result in a less successful application. Be sure to check with each specific school you are applying to for their guidelines on SAT scores and transfer applications.