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Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>I just got back my SAT scores.
Well my most recent scores are 700CR, 740W and 730M. If i super score it, its 700CR, 740W and 760M. I only took the SAT two times. I got a 770 on Math II and 800 on Physics and Chem.
I was wondering what my chances are to get into Carnegie Mellon. and if i should retake any of these tests (mainly SAT I and Math II).</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Those scores are all fine. There’s really no point in taking the SAT a 3rd time because statistically your chances of improving your score are very slim. Depending on what school you’re applying to, you may want to take a few more subject tests if you’re comfortable in any pertinent subjects, but it’s not necessary. If you really don’t think your SAT score is high enough (though I would disagree), you should give the ACT a shot because some people find it easier. You’d need at least a 34 for it to be an improvement upon your SAT score, but it’s up to you.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much.
I’m interested in applying to the Engineering department at CMU.
Would that change anything?</p>

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<p>Also my GPA at my school is a 5.2 out of a possible 6.
Thanks again for the help.</p>

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<p>any suggestion?</p>

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<p>what’s your class rank or estimated percentile?</p>

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<p>20 percentile in my grade.</p>

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<p>Do you mean top 20%? Or 20th percentile as in you rank better than only 20% of your grade?</p>

<p>Either way to be honest, your chances are close to zero. Top 20% is not competitive for CMU at all.</p>

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<p>@zyzzboi: Lulz.</p>

<p>@OP: Totally depends on your activities and essays and rec letters. A friend of mine got in with a 2150 or something like that, and he had worse SAT II scores.</p>

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<p>@contana431 Top 20% is absolutely fine if the overall application is good. I got into MCS (which has approximately the same standards as CIT) while not in the top 10%, though I did break top 10% by graduation.</p>

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<p>Hey Guys,</p>

<p>I have a 3.8UW GPA, and an 1820 SAT (rewriting) and a 33 act. I have a 790 in sat math 2 and 710 in physics.</p>

<p>what are my chances?</p>

<p>i want to major in physics.</p>