Comments on: Will low SAT or ACT scores ruin my admission? http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/ Insider information on college admissions, with a sarcastic flavor, with a smidge of Mason propaganda Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:48:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: deanflagel http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-3137 deanflagel Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:19:10 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-3137 Of course, anything about scores has to be balanced against the reality that 1) scores aren't as important as your academic record and 2) I can't say who these scores apply in any particular year for any particular school. That being said, in general those aren't bad scores, especially if you also submit TOEFL scores, as many U.S. institutions will ignore your CR score in favor of your TOEFL score. Of course, anything about scores has to be balanced against the reality that 1) scores aren’t as important as your academic record and 2) I can’t say who these scores apply in any particular year for any particular school. That being said, in general those aren’t bad scores, especially if you also submit TOEFL scores, as many U.S. institutions will ignore your CR score in favor of your TOEFL score.

]]> By: Md. Rashedul Islam http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-3112 Md. Rashedul Islam Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:35:06 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-3112 Hello, Your post encourages me to say something. I'm an international student from Bangladesh. Today, I've got my SAT test result. I didn't do well. I got 1100 (CR=420 & math=680). I'm very much pondering about my admission into USA university. Will you help me by informing me helpful information as soon as you can. I'm apologizing if I disturbed you. Hello,
Your post encourages me to say something. I’m an international student from Bangladesh. Today, I’ve got my SAT test result. I didn’t do well. I got 1100 (CR=420 & math=680). I’m very much pondering about my admission into USA university.

Will you help me by informing me helpful information as soon as you can.

I’m apologizing if I disturbed you.

]]> By: Md. Rashedul Islam http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-3111 Md. Rashedul Islam Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:33:23 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-3111 Hello, Your post encourages me to say something. I’m an international student from Bangladesh. Today, I’ve got my SAT test result. I didn’t do well. I got 1100 (CR=420 & math=680). I’m very much pondering about my admission into USA university. Will you help me by informing me helpful information as soon as you can. I’m apologizing if I disturbed y Hello,
Your post encourages me to say something. I’m an international student from Bangladesh. Today, I’ve got my SAT test result. I didn’t do well. I got 1100 (CR=420 & math=680). I’m very much pondering about my admission into USA university.
Will you help me by informing me helpful information as soon as you can.
I’m apologizing if I disturbed y

]]> By: Josh http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-3064 Josh Fri, 21 May 2010 20:10:13 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-3064 Shamless plug for my self: I'm a full I.B. Diploma Candidate with a 4.0 G.P.A. I know you can't speak for other colleges, but at least at Mason, how much would my SAT scores be weighted? Shamless plug for my self: I’m a full I.B. Diploma Candidate with a 4.0 G.P.A. I know you can’t speak for other colleges, but at least at Mason, how much would my SAT scores be weighted?

]]> By: Josh http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-3063 Josh Fri, 21 May 2010 20:07:11 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-3063 I just recieved my first batch of SAT scores. I was very pleased with one section (Reading), as it was right in the range of the college I want to attend. However, the Math and Writing scores were much lower than I had hoped/needed. In another of your very informative articles, you said that colleges tend to use the highest scores recieved. Does that mean that they will mix and match between tests, meaning that I only need to get higher scores in Math and Writing now, or do they take the highest overall, meaning I would once again need a strong showing in Reading in addition to improvement in the other two? I just recieved my first batch of SAT scores. I was very pleased with one section (Reading), as it was right in the range of the college I want to attend. However, the Math and Writing scores were much lower than I had hoped/needed. In another of your very informative articles, you said that colleges tend to use the highest scores recieved. Does that mean that they will mix and match between tests, meaning that I only need to get higher scores in Math and Writing now, or do they take the highest overall, meaning I would once again need a strong showing in Reading in addition to improvement in the other two?

]]> By: deanflagel http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-2989 deanflagel Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:13:43 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-2989 what a helpful and detailed response! what a helpful and detailed response!

]]> By: john http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-2988 john Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:53:21 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-2988 this statement is inaccurate this statement is inaccurate

]]> By: deanflagel http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-2807 deanflagel Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:27:55 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-2807 SAT's can complicate international admission, but I don't think with most institutions you need to be concerned. Most U.S. universities, even though they require the SAT, know that the test has REALLY low relevance to the academic performance of international students. As a result, most institutions that handle a lot of international applicants (like <a href="http://admissions.gmu.edu/global" rel="nofollow">Mason</a>!) will use the TOEFL much more than the SAT reasoning or writing tests. Focus on doing well on your TOEFL and you should be fine. SAT’s can complicate international admission, but I don’t think with most institutions you need to be concerned. Most U.S. universities, even though they require the SAT, know that the test has REALLY low relevance to the academic performance of international students. As a result, most institutions that handle a lot of international applicants (like Mason!) will use the TOEFL much more than the SAT reasoning or writing tests. Focus on doing well on your TOEFL and you should be fine.

]]> By: Chiara http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-2806 Chiara Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:05:09 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-2806 Hello, After reading some of your articles, I got even more scared of the SATs and their importance. I am doing the IB in one of the United World Colleges and I am expecting to have a predicted of over 40 points. My monthly grades have been consistent, and I have hardly ever gotten any 5. My SAT scores are 1810 the first time and 1890 the second. I am also doing the TOEFL in December. I know that 2 of my Subject Tests are going to be quite high (hopefully over 750). Do you think it it neccessary for me to take the Reasoning Test again? Are my scores exceptionally bad, and do they count as much for international students (I'm from Albania, by the way)? I would really appreciate your opinion on this matter. Thank you very much, Chiara Prodani Hello,

After reading some of your articles, I got even more scared of the SATs and their importance. I am doing the IB in one of the United World Colleges and I am expecting to have a predicted of over 40 points. My monthly grades have been consistent, and I have hardly ever gotten any 5. My SAT scores are 1810 the first time and 1890 the second. I am also doing the TOEFL in December. I know that 2 of my Subject Tests are going to be quite high (hopefully over 750). Do you think it it neccessary for me to take the Reasoning Test again? Are my scores exceptionally bad, and do they count as much for international students (I’m from Albania, by the way)?

I would really appreciate your opinion on this matter.
Thank you very much,
Chiara Prodani

]]> By: How to Get Six Pack Fast http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-2034 How to Get Six Pack Fast Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:18:42 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-2034 After reading through this article, I just feel that I really need more info. Can you share some more resources ? After reading through this article, I just feel that I really need more info. Can you share some more resources ?

]]> By: Lynn Lewis http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-1344 Lynn Lewis Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:04:24 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-1344 This article eased my mind quite a bit. My son has a 3.8 GPA with 3 IB classes, but because he is LD for "written expression" , he did poorly on the langauge sections of the PSAT. His math score was outstanding. Because he's thinking of majoring in Computer Software Engineering, I know he can't do the score optional admissions. I'm hoping that his academic record will heavily outweigh his SAT scores, because George Mason is his first choice! This article eased my mind quite a bit. My son has a 3.8 GPA with 3 IB classes, but because he is LD for “written expression” , he did poorly on the langauge sections of the PSAT. His math score was outstanding. Because he’s thinking of majoring in Computer Software Engineering, I know he can’t do the score optional admissions. I’m hoping that his academic record will heavily outweigh his SAT scores, because George Mason is his first choice!

]]> By: deanflagel http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-752 deanflagel Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:18:13 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-752 I usually advise waiting. If you're applying early decision you probably don't have a choice, but colleges will do one of two things: 1) notice that you say you're taking them again and nicely wait on a decision until they get your updated scores or 2) make a decision based on the information that they have. If the latter, and you get better scores, it's probably worth appealing the decision, if the institution permits appeals (most due). I usually advise waiting. If you’re applying early decision you probably don’t have a choice, but colleges will do one of two things: 1) notice that you say you’re taking them again and nicely wait on a decision until they get your updated scores or 2) make a decision based on the information that they have.

If the latter, and you get better scores, it’s probably worth appealing the decision, if the institution permits appeals (most due).

]]> By: Chip Collins http://notjustadmissions.com/2008/08/26/will-low-sat-or-act-scores-ruin-my-admission/#comment-751 Chip Collins Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:33:24 +0000 http://notjustadmissions.wordpress.com/?p=456#comment-751 Enjoy reading your site - good info. for those of us applying to college. I was wondering if you could shed light on this question though - I'm retaking my ACT/SATs in Oct.; my initial scores weren't great, and could use improving. Is it better to wait to see how I did with the Oct. batch before I send these scores to colleges I have applied to, or do I gamble that my scores should improve and sign up ahead of time to have them sent? I'd definitely value your opinion on this. Thanks, Chip Collins Enjoy reading your site – good info. for those of us applying to college. I was wondering if you could shed light on this question though – I’m retaking my ACT/SATs in Oct.; my initial scores weren’t great, and could use improving. Is it better to wait to see how I did with the Oct. batch before I send these scores to colleges I have applied to, or do I gamble that my scores should improve and sign up ahead of time to have them sent?

I’d definitely value your opinion on this.

Thanks,
Chip Collins

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