<p>I was just wondering what people thought. I mean 2/3 of the SAT are english and writing. Also, i've read a few essays from people, and the essays from writers are, for obvious reasons, much better. I mean its not to say that math and science people can't write, but still, how could they ever express themselves as good as somene who wants to actually major in writing? Im jsut wondering between essays, and writing, I think they have a bit of an advantage. But maybe it all evens out with out things liek programs and competitions. Just a thought.</p>
<p>^^Those are my feelings exactly. That's why I strongly dislike the SAT and find the ACT to be more suitable as a standardized test.</p>
<p>I agree and wish I had heard about the what the ACT was before it was too late. My counsler is worthless and didn't even know about SAT II's.... She doesn't even tell me about scholarships so I had to get my counsler rec from a friend's mother who is a counsler and knows me well.</p>
<p>actually, i think writing people may have a slight disadvantage. most colleges don't pay much attention to the writing portion of the sat, so if you bomb that you're still okay. however, if you screw up the math portion it's a much bigger thing. </p>
<p>and i don't know if this is true for everyone, but for me (i'm a writing/english person), i tend to overthink on the essays b/c i know i can write something really good, but i just hit a wall.</p>
<p>i don't know--just seems to me that as long as you're literate, you can get by better as a math and science person in the college admissions world.</p>
<p>to make up for it</p>
<p>math and science people have westinghouse, numerous competitions, easier to to experiments for math/science than humanities. There are lots of ways that both groups can "prove themselves" so it probably equals out. </p>
<p>To be fair though; its hard to be successful when you can't read or write well. And the only math you will really need later in life is the basic arithmetic it takes to balance a checkbook. </p>
<p>....i'm a math/science person btw...oh well</p>
<p>I am also a math and science person, and im not in anyways trying to say, o well itd be easier if I wasnt. I am just wondering. I mean at the very basic level, not with all those competitions which most people are not involved in, do writers have an advantage because of the SAT and the essays?</p>
<p>overall i think good writers/readers have an advantage in life. after all, it's easier to impress someone with fancy rhetoric than it is with.. say.. integrals. of course, if you're a math teacher/researcher or something that's not the case... but many professions require strong communication skills.</p>
<p>yeh true but seriously SAT and ACT whatever type of person u r if u study u'll get a high score.
I'm a math person, i like reading and stuff but not into lit that much.
Ironically i got a 770 verbal and a 760 math. So there u go, SAT and ACT wise, if u study a little u'll do fine.</p>
<p>Linguists vs. Mathematicians (although it's foolish to think that the two are always mutually exclusive)</p>
<p>SAT I: Linguists, because it's far easier to prep for math than to prep for critical reading. Writing doesn't count because it's still basically in the experimental stages.</p>
<p>SAT II: Draw, because the mathematicians have their litany of science tests, while the linguists also have their pick of languages. </p>
<p>Awards: Definitely goes to the mathematicians, since there are all sorts of prestigious recognitions for mathematic/scientific achievement (RSI, Siemens, etc.)</p>
<p>Bottom line: I think for college apps, I'd rather be a linguist. Though there are many opportunities to excel in math/science, they are also enormously competitive. Plus if you're Asian, you have the disadvantage of being unfairly pigeon-holed as just another "Yellow Math Freak". A lot of schools place utmost emphasis on essays, which also tips the scales in favour of the linguists.</p>