<p>So...do they? Is a 2200 at a school where the average SAT score is a 1450 better than a 2300 where the average SAT score is above 2000? I have a 2150, but the second ranked student in my school has an 1850. As far as I know, no else in my school even has above a 2000. Will colleges "weight" my SAT score because of the rather "poor" education that I have been given?</p>
<p>In short, no. the test is meant to scale you on a national level, so your school is too local. They look at your gpa for your school, but, looking at your name, a 2150 is a good amount above average for cornell</p>
<p>Like AngelofLogic said, not really. I’ve heard that SAT is more ‘dependable’ than gpa because gpa is really on the school level while your SAT is compared to the entire country. You’ll be scored compared to the rest of the nation. Good luck, fellow Cornell hopeful!</p>
<p>Ehh, your school background for SAT’s doesn’t account for much in the admissions process… </p>
<p>IMO, I think that’s why it’s called a standardized test. The SAT “fairly” compares you to the entire applicant pool of prospective college students, not only to students at your school :)</p>