<p>I'm eager to know about one particular student's SAT score who is saying that he made a real high score which I think he's probably lying about.(since he's not a student who can make such a big increase in a test) He made 1530 in one of his SAT and the next time he's saying like he's made a 1930!!! (and the test dates r Nov, and Dec!!!) It maybe Oct and Dec, too. Now, I need to know it since I'm actually competing w/ him for getting into a very good high school. If I go to my guidance counselor, will he tell me about that? Even if he does, is it ethical to know about another person's SAT Score in this way?
Thnx a lot in advance for replying.</p>
<p>... No, it's not really ethical to snoop for someone else's SAT score... I thought that was kind of a given? </p>
<p>Most likely, your GC won't tell you and it'd probably make the GC think less of you. Just take that student's word for it and improve yourself if you are competing against him.</p>
<p>SAT scores, like other academic records, are protected by federal privacy laws, and can only be released with the permission of the student. Colleges cannot receive any of your information without your permission, and part of the admission process is giving them permission to view your academic information.</p>
<p>Don't worry about your "competitor." Do the best you can and keep your eyes on your prize. What he says is not important nor is the fact that you are competing with him, since neither one of you know exactly what the admission process will hinge upon, how many spots are open, etc.</p>
<p>Satchel Page once said, "Don't look back, because someone is always gaining on you." Good advice. He pitched in the major leagues in his 50's.</p>
<p>interesting I must say. So, the two of you are from the same school? Otherwise how would your GC know about that? even if your GC knew, I don't think it would be wise to ask her. And if both of you belong to the same school then he can't lie to everyone. so forget what he says and focus on what you want. If you think your scores are not enough to match his, then try to raise your scores too.</p>
<p>tons of kids fabricate their SAT scores at my school</p>
<p>your GC definitely will not tell you and will most likely give you a lecture and become suspicious if you ask. same with greenbay, tons of people make up their scores at my school too. just be confident about your own scores, and dont worry about his.</p>
<p>Going 1530 to 1930 is definitely not unheard of, especially if the person did not study the first time. I know I did not study the first time and got a 1640. The second time I still did not study and got a 1950. Now in the Janurary test i've studied at least 10 hours so far (with 3 1/2 weeks left to go), and I can tell that my scores are going to increase at least by another 100 points. The writing section is the section that I always score the lowest on because I just never reviewed it. This person that you are competiting against may have gone through the same exact scenario that I have went through.</p>
<p>When you have scores on the lowest end of the spectrum (1400 etc...) large increases are easily attainable with study. As the score increase (2000...) big jumps in scores are not as easily achieved because of the curve.</p>
<p>Besides, who cares really if someone lies about their SAT scores? I know for a fact that some of my friends lie about their SAT scores when I ask them about it, but who really cares? In the end it only hurts them (and motivate you to do better).</p>
<p>Thank u all! Yeah, I agree too that it's simply not so good idea to go and ask GC about someone else's SAT Score. However, I'm thinking like to ask him in a different way, like: Sir, what's the higest SATScore achieved by a sophomore this year? (I guess, that should work out!) I've given my SAT w/o any prep this Dec, and made a 1630. I'm giving it again this Jan 27th, do u think if I prep hard I can achieve some good score? (around 2000,yep, his SAT score is now actually motivating me to do a lot better)</p>