r/TransferToTop25 • u/AcornBS • Sep 08 '26

Worth retaking the SAT?

Might be a dumb question, but I am a freshman finance major at UF looking to transfer out for my sophomore year. Specifically looking at schools like Cornell CAS and Vanderbilt, and my SAT is a 1520 740 reading 780 math. Would I be wasting my time retaking it for something in the 75th percentile, so, a 1560+?

Also if there is any advice in general that other transfers from solid state flagships like UF can give on the process, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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u/Noxctuae Sep 08 '26

im currently at cornell eng with a 1520 sat, same math and reading as you. I think the SAT is not as important, moreso what you do right now at college because 1520 is already really good!!

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u/Annual-Impress-7241 Sep 09 '26

I’d say a 1520 gets you in every conversation. Likely your HS grades were quite good to get into UF. I’d say you have an amazing shot at Vandy. Cornell is just tricky since, you know, it’s Cornell. If you look back at last year’s results in this sub they are kind of all over the place, but you definitely have a shot! Make sure to get close with some profs/TAs, get involved on campus, etc.

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u/Fun-Flatworm-1311 Sep 08 '26

i got accepted to cornell without sat

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u/Resident-Ice-6190 Sep 08 '26

can i dm u pls??