Do colleges care about SAT scores for transfer students?

I'm thinking about transferring from a community college to a four-year university, but I haven't taken the SAT. Do colleges still care about SAT scores for transfer students, or do they focus more on college GPA and coursework?

The answer to your question largely depends on the specific policies of the university you're interested in transferring to. While some universities do require SAT or ACT scores from transfer applicants, others don't, especially if you have completed a certain number of college credits.

For instance, schools often waive this requirement for students who have completed two full years (or around 60 credits) of college coursework. This is the case because they regard your performance in college as a more accurate indicator of your ability to succeed in University-level work than your high school GPA or SAT scores.

However, if you've taken only a small number of college courses, or if your school directly mentions that it wants SAT or ACT scores from all transfer students, you may need to consider taking the SAT.

Regarding which factors colleges focus on, it's true that the college GPA and coursework generally hold more weight, but other parts of your application, like your essay, recommendation letters, and extracurricular activities, may also play a role.

In summary, it's best to directly check the transfer admissions webpage of the universities you're interested in for their specific requirements and guidelines.