Hello all! So, I'm a community college student thinking of transferring to a UC. My SAT score from high school is pretty average, and I'm wondering if I should try retaking it to improve my transfer application. Does anyone know how much weight UCs give to SAT scores for transfer students, or if it’s even worth the time and stress to retake it at this point?
Hello there! It's absolutely great that you're thinking ahead about your transfer application. Fortunately, you're in luck regarding your SAT score, as the UC system is actually entirely test-blind, for both first-year and transfer applicants, which means they don't consider test scores at all in their admissions process, even if you submit them.
If you'd like to learn more about test-blind college admissions, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/test-blind-colleges
Instead, your current college performance, along with the strength of your curriculum, will be the most critical factors, with the essays being a good opportunity to further distinguish yourself. To summarize, no need to worry about an SAT retake - your score won't be considered at all, so you can just focus on the elements that will be! Best wishes on your journey to a UC!
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