<p>Note that this is College Confidential and not all of us are graduates. In fact, this discussion about SAT I score applies to the majority of students who are applying for summer analyst positions. Some are freshman, some are sophomores; most are juniors and seniors. </p>
<p>"I would never put an SAT score or High School name on a resume. Both are a waste of useful space (there are better, more relevant things to put on the page) and, IMHO, it's a bit tacky." </p>
<p>Your statement here overshadows any attempt to reconcile with our view that school name and SAT scores are considered/reviewed. The poster above you said that his "famous" high school name was used in conversation. But let me give a retort to what you said:</p>
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<li><p>What division was Alexandre applying into in GS? IBD? IT? Merchant Banking? Private Equity? Even if we assume that his experience is typical (and if so, everyone can just lie about their SAT score), GS is not the only firm in the bulge bracket--this is what I am emphasizing.</p></li>
<li><p>A strong, competitive secondary education background prepares you for college. Let's say your high school did not grades as generously as others. You had a lower GPA (which banks do ask for: high school GPA's) but high SAT I scores. Alternatively, with inflation, you have a great high school GPA, but your SAT scores are abysmal. Obviously, grade inflation is attributed to this phenomenon: someone who has a near perfect GPA but doesn't have basic math/verbal reasoning skills. This explains how some end up in top undergraduate schools with poor college GPA's (but have the prestige's edge) and how bright students who go to state colleges--aren't exactly dumb (but do not have any big banks at their career fair). So, when the cut-throat evaluations come, the SAT levels the playing field, gives students in non-Tier 1 schools a chance for an interview, and the scores are but one indicator of performance. </p></li>
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<p>We are again talking about the inclusion of SAT I scores , since your knee-jerk reaction obviously did not take my comments into context and your "Haha" derision does not help your argument at all. We're not talking about success in getting jobs after college. We're talking about now, current college students who have not graduated. It's almost like a transfer application: the more junior you are, the more closely your high school record follows.</p>
<p>Even in the link you provided, it's clear that the McKinsey's, Bains, and Lazards want SAT score, evaluate SAT score, and do comparisons with SAT score. I would not base my argument on 1 GS experience. The Vault snapshots that are sponsored by ibank firms clearly state a requirement of competitive SAT I scores.</p>
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<li><p>The one page norm is not law: 2 pages are fine. Case in point: my resumes were never thrown away being 2 pages. Reviewers: Pfizer, Novartis, Bloomberg, Merrill Lynch, etc. The point of the resume is to get the interview and to outline talking points during the interview.</p></li>
<li><p>Don't you think senior mangement--their alma mater--is familiar with the elite boarding schools? Compare a college student a Uchicago who graduated from Exeter and a student at Dartmouth, who graduated from a no-name high school. </p></li>
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<p>We're not putting one's entire high school life/drama story on the resume. Just the name of the school, if famous/reputable and the SAT I score that the majority of investment banks, boutique firms, asset management firms, and consulting firms request/evaluate.</p>
