<p>I’m aware of research that states that SAT scores are not a very reliable predictor of college achievement. However, this research was done at the U California system with a much wider range of students. In the ivy leagues, your student is competing against kids in the classroom with high GPAs, many from the top schools in the country, AND high test scores. Add to this the time commitment as an athlete and the fact that many schools grade on the curve, and it can be quite challenging. Try to evaluate your school’s high school curriculum and perhaps figure out why his test scores are a bit low. Does he run out of time, does he think too complicated, does he not read the questions properly, does he have problems with the content?</p>