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<p>Maybe at Penn, especially if you’re from an underrepresented state, low income or have any tip factor. There are so many kids with the 800 math, Dartmouth especially likes high CR/high scores.</p>
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<p>Because the schools do. If you don’t have a hook, you want to be at or above the 75th percentile stats in everything to have a fighting chance at the ivies. The unhooked 60% of the class have to bring the numbers up.</p>
<p>It looks like there are more kids with 800 math than 800 CR, but not that many more. Unless I am misreading the stats it looks something like 9800 kids score 800 in math vs. 7800 for CR.</p>
<p>no i completely agree with you; i just mentioned it because I noticed that you talk about SATs frequently. But yea, without a hook or something jawdropping, SATs should be fairly high to have reasonable chances at high public and ivies.</p>
<p>yea the UC are definitely yours for the taking. I live 1 miles away form UCSB and I know way too well the type of people who get into UC’s from high school. Ivys are a stretch. But they are a stretch for everyone considering that perfect scorers are regularly rejected. so I think there is always the chance :)</p>
<p>I know some posters tell you, when you retake the SATs “to aim higher”. Dah. Of course you’re going to aim higher. Why not aim for 2400 instead of the 2200 someone suggested? Just do your best. </p>
<p>But, also consider everything else that goes into the application: the transcript, recommendations, your HS info, and of course, your essay. </p>
<p>I personally think you shouldn’t just apply to the ivies and UC schools. You sound like you’re just picking schools b/c of their name (and your chances). Instead, do some more research. Which school offers what YOU want. Even the ivies are different in terms of size, location, focus. Once you find that’s best for you, apply there ED.</p>
<p>Zweebopp, I see where you’re coming from. The main reason I’ve chosen the schools I have is for financial reasons. The Ivies I’m applying at are the ones at which I can attain financial aid, while I’ll be receiving in-state tuition rates at the UC schools.</p>
<p>And everybody else, thanks for the tips. I’m working on the CR section particularly in the hopes that I can shoot that up :)</p>
<p>I’m going to be taking an SAT course through BeCollegeWise (google it, you should find it just fine). I’m doing this one because I can afford it and it’s a money back guarantee if I don’t score 200 points higher.</p>
<p>^ You don’t need a 2350 to be “competitive” at Yale.</p>
<p>What score do you think I should be looking at to be “competitive?”</p>
<p>Just so everyone knows, I’m not applying to Penn anymore. Financial aid isn’t going to work out there, so I’m not going to be able to.</p>
<p>just a bump:)</p>
<p>Just found out that my grandpa received his MBA at Stanford. Hopefully this will help. I’m actually considering doing my early application at Stanford now.</p>
<p>More help from anyone would be great, please :)</p>
<p>I can’t predict the Ivies. But as far as UC’S go, you have a very good shot at Berkeley and LA. Also, SD can be your safety. =)</p>
<p>@The Legend:
Thank you! That makes me very hopeful :)</p>
<p>I’d call Stanford to see if a grandparent who attended a grad school makes you a legacy. That seems unlikely though it is a school where a grad school parent makes you one. Stanford also accepts a much lower percentage of legacies than other top schools. Your ED/SCEA would probably be better used at another school.</p>
<p>Ur Sat scores r low 4 evry ivy skool nd even da uc’s even berkeley nd LA. even if u try 2 do bttr on ur sats again u will nvr get dem hi enuff unless u cheat. do gooder nd mayb u will hav a minuscule shot. </p>
<p>I, however, have a much better shot at getting into those schools than you do. :D</p>
<p>@hmom5:
I’ll call Stanford sometime soon. If you were me, where would YOU use your ED/SCEA.</p>