VARIABLE NAME: SATT

DESCRIPTOR: SAT Total Score

DEFINITION: The total score achieved on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This field is only reported on first-time freshmen.

VALUES: 0400-1600

FIELD ATTRIBUTE: N4

NOTE: Due to The College Board's decision to use a re-centered scale beginning April 1, 1995, all CHEMIS participating institutions will follow these rules for SAT data submission: Spring, Summer I, Summer II, and Fall of 1995 and Spring 1996 - old scale; Summer I, Summer II, and Fall of 1996 and beyond - new re-centered scale

SOURCE: Computed from CHE Enrollment File by adding SAT Math and Verbal scores.

EXAMPLE: To select first-time freshmen with SAT total scores of 1200 and above, type SATT >= 1200 in the WHERE statement.