Are stellar SAT scores really necessary for state schools?

<p>^^^ I realize they are in college. I apologize for the confusion calling it a “school.”</p>

<p>What I wanted to know is if they were in a college where their scores matched or were on the high end. Different colleges have difference levels of scores for the majority of their students. A student who may succeed at one level may not succeed at another with different peers. A certain level is not necessary for “success” in life, of course, (both offer degrees) but the course content between the higher level schools and the lower level schools is not always identical - or even close.</p>

<p>IMO students should be matched ability-wise to their college (or honors level within some colleges) for the “best” results (based upon students returning and sharing experiences both good and bad).</p>