currently, I have a predicted of 38/42 points for my IB, and it may become a 40 if I get my points for my TOK and EE. However, during practice tests for my SAT, im only getting between 1200-1280. Is there still a shot, I have my SAT in 2 weeks and im very worried. I have a lot of extracurriculars and show leadership.
I’d appreciate the quick response.
Unless you are a recruited athlete or accomplished world-class achievements or your parents are willing to donate a large sum of money, your chances are slim to none unfortunately.
Ask again when you have actual scores, but no, you have basically no shot with a 1200, not even as an internationally ranked recruited athlete.
That said, there are plenty of schools that would love a student with those stats. But again, let’s wait until you have actual scores.
And, as an aside, your predicted IB score will not matter, but good luck with that as well.
And why be worried? Most of the successful people did not go to an Ivy. There are too few spots. You’ll have lots of really good options even if your SAT doesn’t improve. Good luck!
OP regrettably your current test scores would likely preclude any Ivy acceptance. That said good luck on your next test seating.
In terms of Ap0states comment:
“Unless you are a recruited athlete or accomplished world-class achievements or your parents are willing to donate a large sum of money, your chances are slim to none unfortunately”.
He/she is incorrect. Lots of students who have exceptional test scores, strong academic backgrounds and consistent ECs, get accepted to Ivy League schools based on their individual efforts and distinctions. They didn’t just get in as suggested based on daddy’s check book, a one off “black swan” achievement or athleticism. Well rounded hard working kids absolutely stand a chance. Just find a way to stand out in a crowded talented pool.
Good luck.
“Lots of students who have exceptional test scores…”
1200-1280 isn’t an exceptional test score… Hence, his/her chances are slim to none unless s/he was a recruited athlete, etc. How can I be incorrect when you agree with my assessment?
Because your initial statement:
“Unless you are a recruited athlete or accomplished world-class achievements or your parents are willing to donate a large sum of money, your chances are slim to none unfortunately”.
Your language suggests athletics or a large donation can overcome an extremely low test score. That simply isn’t the case.
Stated differently, when you say your chances are slim to none “unless”… It’s not unless.
Athletes, legacies, URMs all have to be academically competitive within certain parameters and the OPs current scores are regrettably outside of that band.
The hope is that he/she brings them up and or enjoys the numerous alternative great schools out there.
I’d hope. But apparently special allowances are made for special students. https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/07/28/how-you-get-into-harvard-for-lucky-few-there-list/68C5P12xK9advEpAC287aM/story.html
I don’t know if I’d call 1200-1280 extremely low test score… Cornell’s 25th percentile is 1330 which not too far off from OP’s score but I am sure that applicant had other hooks to make up for the low score - like being a recruited athlete, large donor, etc.
Try using Khan Academy for studying
ALso try to figure out what areas you are weak in and concentrate on those
Definitely continue your SAT preparation. Get a good night’s sleep the night before the SAT. When taking the SAT do not get too hung up on any one question. There will be at least a few questions on the SAT which are intentionally really hard.
Once you have your real SAT results you will be in better shape to predict your chances at highly selective schools.
And… relax. Your good grades in school will get you into a very good university, even if it is not in the Ivy League.
Ivy and equivalent colleges generally have an acceptance rate of under 10%. There are not enough spaces for all of the very well qualified candidates. For an unhooked applicant, every single aspect of an application, including standardized tests, has to be outstanding to have a chance of admission.
If you cannot get the score you want on the SAT, maybe study for and try the ACT as some students do better on that exam.
Apply to Bowdoin. It’s as good as Ivy League academically and it won’t need your SAT scores. Apply ED for the best shot.