<p>I feel that’s an invalid conclusion, considering all the lurking variables. You have to remember that, in general, the type of students who get into these top schools are overachievers in many respects. That could mean they are motivated, goal-driven, hard-workers, etc. SAT scores are a just a means for them to get to the next step in their lives (college). One could say that it is the nature/personality of the student that allows them to do well on any test or class.</p>