<p>I agree that the difference between 2400 and 2350 or even 2300 could be relatively insignificant, and that 800 vs. 750 might also likely be insignificant. But, what about the difference between 2400 (3x800) and 2250 (3x750)? Still insignificant? Probably not - especially in the cases of Asians.</p>
<p>I also agree that the SAT scores (and GPA and APs) only play a bigger role in the early stage for initial screening. However, what if (assumingly) in the final round, or when selecting from the wait list, there are still too many candidates “with the same or very similar qualifications otherwise”, a lot more than the available spaces as always? Can’t the SAT scores play some role at all? </p>
<p>I’d assume (again) that nobody here considers the SAT scores (or GPA or APs or all of them) as the most important factor in college admission, so we don’t have to argue about it back and forth. What I’m trying to say - and what I believe the OP was asking - is that when ALL THINGS ARE CONSIDERED and EVERYTHING ELSE IS THE SAME (or comparably similar enough), those who score higher in SAT would more likely have a (little) better chance.</p>