You Can Self-Report Your Test Scores on the Application!

You Can Self-Report Your Test Scores on the Application! A big part of our freshman application involves entering in your test scores, and if youre unsure how to do it, weve got your back. Here are a few important things to keep in mind when it comes to self-reporting your test scores. Tip #1: Either ACT or SAT is okay. We require you to self-report at least one test score on your application, but we do not have a preference whether you submit an ACT or SAT score. Tip #2: Report your highest scores. On the application, you are able to report the highest SAT total or ACT composite score you earned, along with the highest sub-scores you earned in each category, regardless of test date. It is important to note that you should not recalculate a new total or composite. Here is an example: An applicant, lets call him Brian, took the SAT twice. He earned the following scores: March test: EBRW-630, Math-690, Total-1320June test: EBRW-650, Math-680, Total-1330 When Brian is applying to Illinois, he would list his highest EBRW score as 650, highest math score as 690, and highest total as 1330. Tip #3: Know what we review. When reviewing applications, we do not evaluate SAT subject tests or the writing/essay portion of the ACT/SAT. Tip #4: Submit official scores later on. We ask all applicants to self-report their test scores on the application, but just like coursework and grades, well need to verify these scores for students who accept offers of admission. This means you need to submit all official test scores if you are admitted and choose to enroll at Illinois. However, If you know you are applying to Illinois when you take the ACT or SAT, you should have your official scores sent to us right away. Why? When you take one of these tests, you can send your scores to four schools for free, and its wise to take advantage of that. Otherwise, youll have to pay to send your scores later if you are admitted and accept the offer. Tip #5: Use your highest TOEFL and IELTS scores. If English is not your first language or you are attending high school in a non-English-speaking country, we recommend you report your highest TOEFL (do not use MyBest scores) or IELTS score and highest sub-scores, regardless of test date. Tip #6: Submit a Test Score Change Form if needed. If you receive higher test scores before a final decision has been made on your application, you can have those sent to our office or submit the Test Score Change Form in myIllini to add them to your application. I hope this information helps answer your questions about self-reported test scores. Our Freshman Applicant FAQ has further information on this topic as well as on other commonly asked application questions, so I would definitely recommend you take a look at this wonderful resource! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 217-333-0302 to speak with an admissions counselor or email us at admissions@illinois.edu. We are more than happy to answer any questions you have about the application process! Brian Senior Associate Director of Recruitment Outreach, Undergraduate Admissions I'm here to help high school students and their families navigate the college search process. An Illinois alumnus (LAS ’02), I had the honor to play football for the Orange and Blue.