<p>Thanks Creekland! You are so supportive and helpful. We toured Hofstra and all did not like it (me my step-d and H) but I know there are lots of good schools out there for her and I will keep that in my foremost thoughts if her testing continues to be dismal. </p>
<p>emilybee- If Step-D got anywhere near a 1970 or a 30 I would throw the biggest party in the world. Congrats on Bates! A great school! Of course it doesn’t have an AT program so we can’t look at it unless Step-D changes her mind. Thanks for the test-prep advice. I agree with you - individual tutoring is definitely the way to go!</p>
<p>my daughter has a pretty low score on her sat and act compared to most people who applied to prestigious schools like Berkeley. But she still got admitted into berkeley for spring admission! I’m just extremely shocked and psyched that she even got into such a school! We were seriously considering about just going to UC Davis or UCSD with our minds set that there’s no way Berkeley would accept her. Plus, she wasn’t the type to take all APs and really only took 2 APs during junior year and 3 APs during senior year. I think what the school saw in her was really her determination to keep working even harder during senior year while many others were sort have taking a step back a bit.</p>
<p>Without further ado, here’s her SAT and ACT:
SAT - 1860
ACT- 24 (Obviously they didn’t look at this one)</p>
<p>I think my daughter’s scores really tell a lot about its not just about using your scores as a determination about one’s admittance rate into any colleges.</p>
<p>Haystack - Hi there! I’m a native Minnesotan so I am familiar with ISU! We hadn’t really planned on checking out ISU or U of I this summer, but with Step-D’s SAT scores I think we really should. I looked last night and she’s a probable at U of Iowa so that’s comforting. How far apart are the two schools? I’d like to maybe do both of them in the same day and then scoot up to Wisconsin to look at Marquette (and maybe U of Wisco if her scores get any better with subsequent tests.)</p>
<p>Hofstra wasn’t my cup of tea either… but we do have a student going there next year who loves it, so it stuck out on the list.</p>
<p>What kind of schools does your D like? I think, as a parent, I’d just be going off that list right now and planning visits to those that stick out as possibilities - while awaiting ACT results and seeing which test you might want to prep more for. If she falls in love with a possibility or two (based upon today’s scores) it can only be good. If not, she might be more motivated for prep. ;)</p>
<p>Look at Wisco’s ACT/SAT range before visiting and see if your D fits. I think it is about 28-30. Their AT program may have further admission requirements.</p>
<p>Iowa and Iowa State are about 2.5 hours apart. </p>
<p>Both ISU and U Iowa have competitive admissions for their AT program. You are not admitted as a freshman, must be selected to interview for the program, submit materials, etc.</p>
<p>Iowa State is about $8,000 per year less than U Iowa for OOS students. U Iowa is probably not worth the extra money for AT.</p>
<p>Lauren, he started out with PSAT soph yr around 1400/2400! Same PSAT fall of Jr. year. 1st ACT in spring of yr. was a 26. </p>
<p>We hired a private tutor for the Reading/English in Jan of Jr. year. He went twice a week. He took SAT June of Sr. year - had 1800ish. We hired private math tutor that summer but only for a few weeks. Retook both exams once in fall of Sr. yr and the 1970/30 were his final scores. </p>
<p>He was not a good test taker and he needed to learn the strategy of how to take the test, not the material, per se. His private tutor (retired English teacher) did every single question with him on many practice exams, over and over again, and by the end he was able to recognize exactly each type of question.</p>
<p>Thanks Haystack! And yes - we aren’t going to even tour UW unless she shines on the subsequent tests (be they ACT or SAT tests.) We are going to tour Marquette however since it’s a match for her and has a good AT program. </p>
<p>And yes - not to divert this thread about scores too much but one of the frustrating things about looking at schools for AT programs is that there are very very few schools whom will admit your student and guarantee they’ll be able to major in AT. Most have a lengthy and competitive application process during the sophomore year. Connecticut has a great program but only accepts something like 12 of the 30+ students that apply for AT! </p>
<p>Due to this fact, we are constantly telling Step-D that she has to love her SCHOOL and not just the program it’s offering. We feel that if she finds a place that’s a good fit for her, she’ll switch her major to something else and still be happy if she loves her University. </p>
<p>I’m not worried at all about the $8,000 difference if it means she’ll love the campus, dining halls, dorms, whatever, more than she’d love another. Do I want to pay $8,000 more? No. Will I if it’s the “place for her?” Abso-freakin’-lutely :)</p>
<p>emilybee- Thank You for that story! Makes me remember that there is a LOT that we can do between now and the Fall to get her scores in better shape! Please tell me your tutor lives in Florida and will take my Step-D on as a client! - ha ha I actually have a call into a private tutor as of this morning, and will make steps to go forward with her after we see the results of the April 14th ACT. Can I ask how many times per week the tutor met with your son during school or over the summer?</p>
<p>And this will have nothing to do with ACT/SAT score. It will be based solely upon what she does in college - for better or worse. I agree with your thoughts of having her like the college itself - just in case. I also would probably want a place where she fits in academically - not necessarily a reach - just in case. I wish you all the best!</p>
<p>Lauren, I’m in NY but if you happen to live in SFLA (Ft. Lauderdale area) my mother, who is a retired reading specialist (and a Smith grad so no schlub,) was doing private tutoring a few years ago. She is up north for Passover and staying until the end of April but I could ask her. She is 83 but sharp as a tact (she even uses a droid!)</p>
<p>I think he saw the english tutor twice a week for an hour each session and the math tutor (math teacher at my district’s high school) once a week for four or five weeks.</p>
<p>Thanks emilybee! It’s complicated buy my H and I are in Virginia and Step-D lives with her mom in Florida (not in South Florida, more near Disney ) Thanks for the offer, I am sure your mom is an awesome tutor! </p>
<p>Thanks Creekland! This whole process is so crazy already and to add in an ‘unusual’ major like AT is just making it all the more so. ;)</p>
<p>Honestly, only on CC, would SAT’s of 2000 be considered low. :)</p>
<p>D’s first try and she has a 1980. She was upset, I was happy. I hope I am not too naive at this time. </p>
<p>D’s list (from when we were expecting higher SATs) includes Ithaca, Ohio University, SUNY New Paltz, American, and Indiana U. It would seem only American would be a real reach. </p>
<p>If money is not an issue, Ithaca is simply beautiful and would be my D’s #1 choice no matter what her SAT score was.</p>
<p>My son was 1870/27, but with a high GPA. He got in to 8 of the 9 schools to which he applied, including one of his reaches, and is happy with his options. Strangely, some of his best friends with much higher SATs didn’t do much better in terms of acceptances. One was rejected by Cal Berkeley, and one (NMF) was rejected by UCLA, both surprises. Another friend, with similar scores to my son, got in to Berkeley (and he’s a straight white guy with no “hook”). So, go figure.</p>
<p>My D scored a 28 on act (29 superscored) so I think that roughly equates to a 1900 or so on the sat. Admitted to:</p>
<p>Kenyon (with 12k scholarship and will be attending most likely)
Ohio State (honors program)
College of Wooster (15k)
Ohio Wesleyan (32k, honors program)
Wittenberg (23k)
Hiram
Earlham
Lawrence (15 or 18k can’t remember)
Ohio University
Miami University</p>
<p>Anyway she received scholarships at every school. GPA is 4.0 UW
She is a white middle class female. She was considered first generation by some.Is that URM?? I have my associates degree?? She is a fantastic writer and has been very involved in competitive dance and cheerleading all her life. No clubs (except NHS) and not a lot of community service compared to most CCers! (never had time), attended Girls state, won state wide essay contest Jr year.</p>
but we do have a student going there next year who loves it, so it stuck out on the list.</p>
) Thanks for the offer, I am sure your mom is an awesome tutor! </p>