<p>I am an A- student on average and I take all honor classes and one AP. My unweighted GPA right now is 3.88/4 and my weighted GPA is 4.19/4.5. This is just my junior year. I averaged an A+ freshman year and a A- sophomore year. So basically my grades are pretty good but my SAT grades on the other hand do not go with my grades. I got a 1800 and the schools I want to get into have a 2100 average SAT score. Do I have a chance of entering those? My GPA score meets the standard and passes it for some schools but is it strong enough to compensate for my low SAT scores?</p>
<p>What are the school you wanna get into?</p>
<p>Renessaeler Polytechnic Institute, Stanford University, University of California: Berkley, University of Michigan:Ann harbor, Williams College, Upenn</p>
<p>I hate to burst your bubble but in this day and age, SAT scores are nearly as important. In fact, if you want to have a shot at your dream schools, an 1800 is simply not going to cut it. However, so long as your activities are strong and your GPA remains as is, SAT scores may or may not affect you as much. Good luck!</p>
<p>I see. Well, rather than your GPA, your class rank is more important. And while you can be of consideration if you have outstanding EC’s for those colleges, it is wise for you to practice and go over 2100 in your next SAT. Good luck!</p>
<p>And there is really no compensation if you are trying to get into the schools you’ve mentiomed above. Those are schools that look for students that have both good SAT and GPA scores. Your SAT score is good, but you can practice and get a higher score and you will definitely be a good shot!</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks guys! For some reason standardized tests are not my thing but I’ll work at it. I plan on taking the SAT once more in May and in the fall of my senior year. Is there really a shot for improvement like about 200 or 300 points?</p>
<p>Yes, there is a chance to improve 200-300 points but you will have to actively work at it by taking practice exams and analyzing your incorrect answers.</p>
<p>I’m planning on giving it all I’ve got. Thank you for the advice every one :)</p>
<p>Try the ACT</p>
<p>Yes I will take that in april and I have gotten a 29 score on my first practice score. Can I send my ACT score instead of my SAT score?</p>
<p>Indeed try the ACT. You need to score over a 30 however. Keep practicing and reviewing missed questions.</p>
<p>Some schools will allow you to send the ACT instead of the SAT, some will not. You need to check the policy of each school.</p>
<p>ALL schools accept either the ACT or the SAT.</p>
<p>well done</p>
<p>literally the GPA and the school you attend is the most important thing… regardless of what everyone else is saying.</p>
<p>how are colleges supposed to judge u on 4 hours of your life, instead of 4 or even 5 years of high school (if your 8th grade classes count for credits)</p>
<p>@fnl012, you should do a little research before making sweeping statements. It is true GPA is usually the most important attribute for college admission but not always. At UTexas class rank has the most weight. At U Nebraska (and U South Carolina) scores are very important while GPA is only considered. This information is in the Common Data Set for each school, section C7.</p>
<p>I’ve worked with several students who started off in the 1450-1550 range on the SAT…and ended up with scores over 2100. It’s not common, though. Most students lack the motivation, time, and work ethic to make that sort of improvement happen.</p>
<p>I’ve also had students who start off in the 22-24 range on the ACT…and end up in the 30-33 range.</p>
<p>Anything is possible if you work hard…and work intelligently toward your score goals.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>hahahah k</p>
<p>Okay… @Bartleby007 what you said is very inspiring. I just haven’t had the work ethic to really work at it and that is an amazing improvement! Also I don’t have a tutor because we can’t afford one. Is it still possible that I can make such a difference on my own? As for the GPA vs SAT scores argument, I really do wish Colleges taught like member fnl012 but I’ll just have to try to raise my SAT and ACT score to reach the requirement.</p>