<p>The “cutoff” at top schools is lower than 2250. Of course, if you totally blow M or CR, it’s not good, especially if your proposed major needs that skill. Overall, holistic schools like top scores, but aren’t beholden to them. The entire app as to show the right stuff. A 2350 kid can look pretty lame, if the rest of the app is lackluster. Take a look at the number of 2300-2400s accepted at various colleges- you’ll see it’s no guarantee.</p>