Addressing low SAT scores

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I know I do not have the most competitive SAT scores, especially when you think about the colleges that i would like to attend. I got a score of 1300 and am looking at applying to NYU, Cornell, Boston College, Coston University, and Holy Cross. The thing that might separate me from the other applicants who apply to these universities is the fact that I am an IB student.
As part of the IB program, of course you have to write an extended essay. </p>

<p>The essay i chose to write on is how standardized tests are not representative of general intelligence. The abstract that i wrote with this essay will be sent to all the colleges and universities i am applying to. </p>

<p>The question i am posing to everyone is, whether or not addressing the fact that i do not have good test scores (which stems from anxiety issues - discussed in the essay) will, in a way, negate them. Do you guys think that since i am able to retrospectively look and address my weakness and frame it in a subjective way will increase my chances or have no effect?</p>

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<p>Since your essay topic is so risky, I think it would definately stand out compared to other student's essays. Depending on how well you write it, it could definately be a calculated risk that will work in your favor.</p>

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<p>Nice idea. My dad's friend's son got into Harvard or some other beyond elite school with low SAT scores (your scores aren't really LOW.. they're just not enough to be 100% safe to get into those schools). His essay topic was like "What was the most daring thing you ever did?" and his response was like "Writing f*** you on my college essay to your school." He got in. Sometimes they look for creative responses. Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>Wow, that is one of the most daring things you can do.^^. I say you will get into atleast a couple of those schools, maybe all of them if you are lucky, you just never know now a days.</p>

<p>Good Luck</p>

<p>Jerod</p>