<p>I've been browsing through the threads regarding the Questbridge application and my jaw dropped to see people saying you need a 2100+ on the SAT. Are the standardized test scores really that important? </p>
<p>I'm from a very low income family with a disabled mother and deceased father. My mom just got on SSI. She homeschooled me through middle and high school, and I've been doing dual enrollment at the local community college. I'll have completed both my high school requirements and an associates degree in English next May.</p>
<p>My SAT scores are a 1700. I received 640 on the reading, 460 on the math, and 600 on the writing. I'm taking it again in October in hopes to raise the math score.</p>
<p>For AP English Lit. I received a 4.</p>
<p>I have a 4.0 average at the college I'm attending.</p>
<p>Presidents of this chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honors society.</p>
<p>I'm a paid tutor employed by the college.</p>
<p>I'm in both Johns Hopkins Centers for Talented Youth and Duke TIP.</p>
<p>I'm wanting to go to school for English-Creative Writing, hopefully with a chance to double doing something with Agriculture. I've taken the college science classes for science majors and received As.</p>
<p>I have some other extracurriculars and classes that I've taken through Johns Hopkins and done well on. Do I stand a chance or are my test scores going to hurt me?</p>
<p>Test scores frequently are a reflection of income. QB gets that and I don’t think your chances will be significantly impacted. Alot of QB applicants have low scores. It sounds like you have proven yourself otherwise.</p>
<p>It wouldn’t hurt for you to retake the SAT and/or try the ACT though. The 460 needs brought up.</p>
<p>A girl was matched with Haverford last year and none of her SAT’s were much above 600 and some below. Of course she had a compelling application in other respects. Focus on your strengths when you write your application and study the math for October SAT’s! You can get that score up I’m sure. Ask for help from other QB kids or on the SAT threads here!</p>
<p>You have a really good shot in my eyes. I’m also in the boat with respect to low SAT scores. You have proven a lot considering you were homeschooled and were able to take college classes. I have high hopes for you, best of luck.</p>
WRITE ESSAY EVERYDAY. That definitely increases your organizational skill in short period of time. Use whatever prompts you seein test prep book like blue book.
Blue book is the best(by default…)
Take practice test EVERYDAY for both ACT and SAT
study vocab. i suggest Word Smart basic or 2nd edition.
read passage everyday and record time.
go back and forth between passages and qs in SAT ONLY