Unsending SAT scores to colleges?

Hey everyone! I recently took the SAT and sent my scores to a few schools, but I'm not happy with how I performed and I'd like to take it again. Is it possible for me to 'unsend' these scores to the schools I sent them to, or am I stuck with them? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

While it's understandable that you'd want to "unsend" the SAT scores you're not happy with, unfortunately, once they have been sent to colleges, you can't retract them. However, it's important to know that many colleges practice "superscoring," which means they consider the highest section scores from all your SAT attempts and create a new composite. So, even if you take the SAT again and score higher, they may take into account your highest scores from each section across all attempts.

Don't worry, though—taking the SAT again is definitely an option, and you can choose to send your new scores to the schools you're applying to. If your new scores are an improvement over the previous ones, this can positively impact your application. It's good that you're thinking strategically about your test scores, as they play a role in the admission process, but remember that colleges also consider other factors such as your GPA, academic rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.

Given this situation, your best course of action would be to retake the exam, focus on preparation to ensure a higher score, and submit your new scores to the universities. You can also consider exploring test-optional colleges, which don't require SAT scores as part of the admission process. Good luck on your next SAT attempt, and don't forget to highlight your strengths in other areas of your college application!