<p>I'm wondering what my chances are applying to schools that I believe are stretches for me: Northeastern, Fairfield, Quinnipiac and Stonehill</p>
<p>GPA: 3.7 Weighted (2 years AP Spanish, 2 years AP English. I'm also taking classes at a local community college and Smith college, with a B+ average in all three classes)
SAT: 1070 (550 V, 530 M) [This is my big concern]
Rank: 45 out of 272</p>
<p>EC: National Honor Society
First Academic Honor Roll
3 years varsity soccer
3 years varsity track and field
volunteer youth soccer and track coach
school newspaper
1 year yearbook club editor
ultimate frisbee and cycling club
Volunteer tutor for high school students in English
Internship at local newspaper</p>
<p>How do my chances look for these four schools? I'm also applying to schools like Emmanuel, Endicott, Colby-Sawyer and UMASS. Any information or opinions is appreciated.</p>
<p>Your chances are good, NEU acceptance rate (according to usnews.com) is 47%. Average SATs range from 1120-1300.</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in admission decisions?
Secondary school record: Very important
Class rank: Important
Recommendation(s): Very important
Standardized test scores: Very important
Essay: Very important</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors in admission decisions?
Interview: Not considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Very important
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Minority status: Considered
Volunteer work: Important
Work experience: Important</p>
<p>The majority of people have an SAT math / verbal in the 600-699 range.</p>
<p>(all previous information from usnews.com)</p>
<p>I suggest you get a membership to the America's Best Colleges 2005 thing, it's very helpful. Only $15 and you keep it until July 31 2005 (I think the price drops a little as the deadline gets closer). I bought it a while ago (sometime in August), so it was actually of use to me, but since it's so close to college admission deadlines, it really isn't worth it unless you're applying for regular admissions (I did all early action one early decision).</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in admission decisions?
Secondary school record: Very important
Class rank: Very important
Recommendation(s): Very important
Standardized test scores: Very important
Essay: Very important</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors in admission decisions?
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Minority status: Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered </p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in admission decisions?
Secondary school record: Very important
Class rank: Important
Recommendation(s): Considered
Standardized test scores: Very important
Essay: Important</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors in admission decisions?
Interview: Important
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Not considered
Character/personal qualities: Important
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Not considered
State residency: Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Minority status: Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered </p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in admission decisions?
Secondary school record: Very important
Class rank: Very important
Recommendation(s): Important
Standardized test scores: Very important
Essay: Important</p>
<p>What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors in admission decisions?
Interview: Not considered
Extracurricular activities: Important
Talent/ability: Important
Character/personal qualities: Important
Alumni/ae relation: Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not considered
Minority status: Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered </p>
<p>Thanks so much for those stats SN. I really hope schools can look beyond my SAT score, I feel confident about my essay (short, sweet, and very consice), and my recommendations are excellent. For an average job like myself, getting into these schools will be great.</p>
<p>cool, I don't like my SAT score either...my SAT score doesn't reflect at all how I am as a student. I have an 1120, yet I have A's and B's in honors classes. You will get in if the school doesn't place a high emphasis on SAT scores....most schools dont, and these schools really don't seem competitive enough that they would automatically reject you for your low scores. I mean your GPA is great (hell, I have a 3.255--due to not taking honors courses freshman year...stupid move). The best thing to do is to talk with admissions counselors, they're the only ones who can give you a straight-up answer. They may lie, but chances are good that they'll be honest.</p>