Can I request to delete my SAT scores from my record if I am dissatisfied with them?

Yes, you can request to delete your SAT scores from your record if you are dissatisfied with them. However, it's important to understand the process and limitations surrounding score deletion. The College Board, the organization responsible for administering the SAT, has specific guidelines in place regarding score cancellation and deletion.

1. Score Cancellation
- If you have taken the SAT multiple times, you have the option to cancel your scores for a particular test date.
- Score cancellation must be done on the test day itself, before leaving the test center. Once you leave the test center, you cannot cancel your scores.
- Cancelled scores will not be reported to colleges or included on your score report.

2. Score Deletion
- The College Board does not have a specific policy for deleting scores after they have been reported.
- Once your scores are reported, they become a permanent part of your record.
- The College Board retains scores for a certain period of time, typically up to 5 years, but they do not provide an option to delete scores from their records.

3. Score Choice
- Score Choice is an option provided by the College Board that allows you to choose which SAT scores to send to colleges.
- With Score Choice, you can select the test dates and individual test scores you want to share with colleges.
- However, it's important to note that some colleges require you to submit all your SAT scores, regardless of Score Choice.

4. Impact on College Applications
- It's important to carefully consider the implications of deleting or not reporting scores.
- Some colleges require you to report all SAT scores, even if you have the option of Score Choice.
- Deleting scores may raise questions among admissions officers, as they may wonder why certain scores are missing from your record.

In conclusion, while you can cancel your scores on the test day itself, the College Board does not provide an option to delete scores from your record once they have been reported. It's important to familiarize yourself with the policies of the colleges you are applying to, as some may require you to report all SAT scores.