MarkT Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/04/02/perfect-act-sat-scores-dont-mean-admission-to-top-universities/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madteaparty Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 DS read this headline the other day and came to me: “mom! Did you know...”. I said yeah, that’s why you’re reading that article on a boat instead of cramming for the SAT you’re sitting next month... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 I think the son telling his parents to relax has the right attitude. They are strong students getting top notch high school educations planning to pursue degrees with excellent career prospects. They will be just fine wherever they go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 The boy from Houston who applied to 20 universities and has been offered Full Rides to all of them has a 4.68 GPA. He got a 1540 on the SAT and a 34 on the ACT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 There are a couple good take aways. It's not just about test scores. A 36 isn't necessarily better than a 35 (or a 32). It goes in clumps or bands. Competition for the most popular/elite schools is high because spots are limited. That competition takes a lot into account besides test scores. There are hundreds of high quality schools with good programs. I would add that you don't win at life because you get a sought after college acceptance (or you kid did). That doesn't make you a better person. I don't agree with the idea that *only* students *already* competing at national or international levels are accepted to the most selective schools. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) Sebastian has some very good points there. The SAT and ACT scores are very important, but not the only thing the Admissions people look at. They are also looking for Diversity students. They might be looking for a Tuba player for their Band. I watched a video on YouTube showing an Admissions Committee at Amherst. I don't know if that's typical, but I suspect it is. About 8 or 10 people sitting around a table. Each person presented one applicant with a spiel that was approximately 60 seconds. Then, they voted to Accept or to Wait List or no go. They know that's a cruel way to do it, but with the volume of applications they receive, they don't have a better way to do itt. Edited April 7, 2018 by Lanny spelling correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann.without.an.e Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 DD got into top schools with merit aid with a 35 and she had two friends with perfect 36's that didn't get in to at least two of the schools. I think they look at a bigger pic and a test score is just one piece of the puzzle. DD had a well rounded resume with more strengths than just a test score and she wrote a beautiful essay. Many of her college admissions counselors even made comment about how much they loved her essay. She also had quite a portfolio of writing awards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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