<p>When sending in your applications for college do the schools look at your class rank and GPA from the conclusion of junior year? What about if you need to be in the top 10 percent for a scholarship. Do they wait to see your end rank at the end of your senior year to make the final decision on whether you qualify. Just wondering because im REALLY regretting taking physics instead of AP Bio this year (junior). The reason being im doing not so great in physics (B+, never have gotten a B before) and AP Bio is obviously an AP class which means its weighted, therefore it helps our your GPA and your class rank. My plan was to take physics this year and AP physics senior year but i just don't like physics ( i don't like science in general). But yeah please answer that question above. Thanks</p>
<p>guess on one knows</p>
<p>I’ll add an additional question I have. What’s a very good SAT score? And does the score you get on the PSAT remain consistent to the score you get on the SAT? In other words how does the difficulty level of the SAT compare to that of the PSAT? Please answer that plus college rank question. Thanks</p>
<p>Generally, colleges look at the GPA and rank from the end of your junior year as well as the midyear report from your senior year, which lists your class schedule (which reveals the rigor) and your grades at that point in the year. </p>
<p>A “great” SAT score is incredibly subjective. What may be a great score for one kid, representing his absolute best possible result, could be well below a great score for someone else. Low test scores don’t necessarily represent a lack of intelligence or ambition, and they won’t make an admissions officer throw out your application.
That being said, if you’re looking at a top-level school, you should aim for at least a 2100 on the SAT and a 32 or so on the ACT(which you then support with high grades, ECs, etc–test scores won’t do you much good if they’re the only strong part of your application). Remember, though, kids with 2300+ are routinely rejected from top schools. It’s all about the strength of your application as a whole.</p>
<p>Also, to answer your question about the PSAT: a high PSAT score can indicate an ability to handle the questions and information, but it doesn’t guarantee that the test-taker will score as high when it comes time to take the SAT. The PSAT is meant to be used as a tool to prepare for the SAT. Look at the areas where you were weakest, and work on them to put you in the best possible position for a high SAT score.</p>
<p>Well senior year I am planning to take 4 AP classes (english, calc, bio, and art history) I am hoping that physics does not cost me a shot at the top 10 in my class. Right now I am 9 with a GPA of 4.12. My PSAT scores were horrible ( compared with this board…lol) Well I never studied and i got a 170/240. I got a 65 on the math but a 49 on the critical reading.</p>
<p>yeah, definitely work to improve those scores if you’re shooting for a selective college. Your GPA seems excellent, though, so mediocre test scores aren’t going to kill you.</p>