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Not necessarily. I know many people who got into MIT with SAT scores < 2000, and are doing well there. HYPM are looking for a diverse class not for a class where everyone loves Shakspere.
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I know you used the wrong words but it sounds like as if you meant that SAT critical reading and writing requires the knowledge of Shakespeare. (which obviously, does not).</p>