Canceling your SAT scores should only be done in extreme circumstances, since cancelled scores cannot be reinstated. Many students often find that they did better than they expected, and many colleges only pay attention to a student’s highest SAT score. Even if your scores are lower than what you hoped, finding out what they are will provide you with useful feedback on areas to work on before re-taking your SAT.

Still Uncertain? You May Wish to Change Score Recipients

If you are simply unsure of how well you did, you may wish to consider the less-extreme option of removing the schools you designated as score recipients. You have until the ninth day after your SAT to do this by logging into your College Board account. Keep in mind that if you wish to send your SAT scores to colleges later, you must pay $9.50 per college.

When Canceling Your Scores is the Best Option

If you fell asleep during the test, became severely ill or otherwise distracted, or are certain that your score is unacceptably low, you may wish to consider completely canceling your score. This can be done either at your test center or within the first few days after taking your test.

How to Cancel Your SAT Scores

• If you decide to cancel your scores while still at your testing center, ask your testing supervisor for a Request to Cancel Test Scores form, complete and sign it, and return it to your test supervisor.
• If you decide to cancel your scores after you’ve left the testing center, you must submit a signed written request by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Wednesday following your testing date.
• You may download and print out an SAT Request to Cancel Test Scores form, or you may write your request. In either case, be sure to follow the guidelines on the College Board’s website.
• For students with disabilities who used school-based testing, the deadline for cancellation requests is the Monday one week after the published testing date.

If you choose to take the extreme measure of cancelling your SAT scores, consider committing to a Club Z! SAT study program to ensure that you are truly ready when you re-take your exam!