<p>I am worried about my chances for getting into A&M. Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I have a 3.8 GPA
I am in NHS
Participate in many extracurriculars
Will enter college with 21 college hours earned while in high school.
Top 15 percent of very large class.
My only fault is I am not a good test taker. SAT and ACT score very low.</p>
<p>What are my chances?</p>
<p>wat are ur SAT/ACT scores?</p>
<p>Sadly,
Reading: 490
Math:560
Writing:550</p>
<p>My grades are very high, myy standardized test taking skills are poor.</p>
<p>You might be admitted. If I were you, I'd just retake the SAT test and send those scores in. I know you can do better. Go to petersons.com and take a free practice test; go to college board for practice questions and strategies. Do as many questions as you can until you think the way that the test makers want you to. Ask your guidance counselor if she/he could offer you any assitance on SAT prep; i'm sure they'll gladly help.</p>
<p>also try the ACT</p>
<p>You have a good GPA, good ecs, just retake the SATs. My friend had a 4.2/4.5 GPA, about the top 20% in rank and similar SAT scores. He got into A&M, but did not get into the engineering program. He transfered into the engineering college this year.</p>
<p>DP</p>
<p>Not being a good test taker will hurt you a LOT in college.
You have a good GPA and class rank so just retake the ACTs/SATs like everyone said and do your best. :)</p>
<p>Your SAT's are atrocious. Unfortunately for you those test scores shine unfavorable light on the rest of your application. You mentioned you will have 21 hours, is this from AP testing? I don't understand how students can get such great grades but can't do well on these straightforward tests. Not to be condescending, but test taking does not end with the SAT and unfortunately if you aren't doing well on them by the end of high school there is strong evidence suggesting that the future won't be much different. I don't like your chances at A&M, they are becoming much more selective and unless you raise the test scores you may not be accepted. </p>
<p>If you haven't applied yet heres what you can do:
Write a letter to A&M explaining why you aren't a good test taker (you have to have legit reasons) Compliment their resources and explain, in detail, why A&M is unique from the other schools you are considering and try to find something that you are interested in that is unique only to A&M. By showing extra effort (writing a separate letter, not required) they will see your eagerness to learn and may, in consequence, overlook some of the statistical shortcomings your application has. If you don't take the initiative, to go above and beyond what is required, I don't like your chances, but there is still hope.</p>
<p>I know this comment may seem harsh, but thats the reason you come to this website right? You want the truth. I am a Plan II Honors and Government major at the University of Texas. I know from experience how admissions panels at varying schools function and because A&M is a down-to-earth school I think they would appreciate your eagerness to attend.</p>
<p>I would not say the SAT scores are atrocious. They are atocious compared to students on this website, but then again, this website is dominated by students way above average. They arn't really that bad. Check the stats. </p>
<p>::</a> College Planning Made Easy | Inside Source for College Admissions Requirements
Middle 50% of
First-Year Students Percent Who
Submitted Scores
SAT Critical Reading: 520 - 630
SAT Math: 560 - 670
SAT Writing: 500 - 610 </p>
<p>He's right in that range. Yes, slightly below for reading but that's about it. It may be slightly below average, but not by much. You're grades are good. My buddy got in with scores similar, I say you have a slight reach/match. I would still recommend retaking just to be sure and the have a better chance of getting your chosen major. </p>
<p>DP</p>
<p>One thing they are really big on is leadership roles. You say you belong to "many" ECs, but have you shown passion and dedication to any? President, squad leader, captain, etc. If you aren't an auto admit, they definitely look for you to shine somewhere else. Passion and dedication to one EC is more important than merely "participating" in many. Good luck and gig 'em!</p>
<p>SAT scores aren't great, but if you have a good Rank, you'll be fine. If your 3.8 is on a 4.0 scale, I'd say you're golden.</p>
<p>I'm at A&M and about to close my semester with a 3.8GPR and I had about a 1200 SAT
Math:600
Reading:600
Writing:550</p>
<p>I was only top 15% of my class and came in with 17 hours AP credit, and I'm doing fine. Sure, you may not get into the honors program, but I don't see acceptance being much of a problem.</p>
<p>thank you for the replies, i really appreciate them!</p>