Will colleges see all of my SAT scores, or can I choose which scores to send?

Yes, colleges have access to all of your SAT scores, but you have the option to choose which scores to send. Let's delve into the details of how this process works.

Score Reporting
When you take the SAT, you can select up to four colleges or scholarship programs to receive your scores for free. These score reports will include all of your SAT scores, including the individual section scores (Reading, Writing and Language, and Math) and the composite score (out of 1600). However, the score reports sent to colleges will not include any information about cancelled scores or scores from tests taken before you entered high school.

Score Choice
The College Board, the organization that administers the SAT, offers a feature called Score Choice. This feature allows you to choose which SAT scores you want to send to colleges. It gives you control over which scores colleges will see, rather than automatically sending all of your scores. With Score Choice, you can decide to send only your highest scores or scores from specific test dates.

Test Dates
It's important to note that you can only use Score Choice for SAT scores from tests taken on different dates. This means that if you took the SAT multiple times on the same day, you cannot choose to send only your best scores from that specific test day. However, if you took the SAT on different dates, you have the flexibility to select which scores to send.

Colleges' Policies
While you have control over which scores to send, it's essential to research individual colleges' score reporting policies. Some colleges practice "Score Choice" themselves, meaning they only consider your highest scores from each section across multiple test dates. However, other colleges may require you to submit all of your SAT scores, regardless of your Score Choice selections.

Conclusion
In summary, colleges will have access to all of your SAT scores, but you can choose which scores to send using the Score Choice feature. Remember to familiarize yourself with each college's score reporting policies to ensure you follow their specific requirements when sending your SAT scores.