<p>Public universities vary in admission competitiveness- if those scores are fine for your instate public and your student has a good GPA is not looking for honors college, then I agree with your assessment. If a student has a less than great GPA, a higher SAT score may help with admission at some schools.</p>
<p>As to honors programs, the SAT requirements also vary greatly among colleges. I believe University of Pittsburgh, for example, looks for about 1400 to 1450 M+CR for its honors program. Spots in honors programs are limited and SAT scores are an easy way for colleges to decide who gets in and who doesnt.</p>
<p>Higher SAT scores are often important for merit aid, which is especially important for students looking at out of state publics and privates.</p>