Has anyone gotten into Harvard with a SAT score in the 2100's range?

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<p>Hey,
so i have great grades, taken pretty much every chance to excel in class work, 3 years advanced in science and 2 years advanced in math. I have great extracurriculars, but I have terrible test scores...</p>

<p>2190 on my Sat's
720 , 600, 600 on my SAT II's. </p>

<p>is it even POSSIBLE for me to get in or should i forget about applying altogether? </p>

<p>thanks</p>

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<p>You never truly know until you apply although I must say your chances are particularly low due to your scores. If you could bring your SAT II scores up then your SAT I scores might be overlooked.</p>

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<p>All the people in my school who have gotten in this year all had SAT scores in the 2100s. They were all asian too with not many particularly significant accomplishments.</p>

<p>Just apply- the whole college process is pretty random anyways.</p>

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<p>accepted with a 2110. scores aren't THAT important, although i would suggest bumping up the 600s on your SAT2 =)</p>

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<p>I think it is possible for you to be accepted but you should get higher scores on your SAT IIs.</p>

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<p>an acquaintance of mine got accepted into all of her college choices (MIT, Yale, Brown, etc.) with 2000s in her SATs.</p>

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<p>are the acceptees URM?</p>

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<p>what does that stand for?</p>

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<p>People have. It's possible. Apply!</p>

<p>(And debate_addict, it stands for under-represented minority).</p>

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<p>thanks...i suck at abbreviations</p>

<p>and to answer the question above me, no...the applicant was international, white caucasian...so nothing special with respect to minorities and so on...no "perks"</p>

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<p>Are international students considered under-represented minority?</p>

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<p>if they are either hispanic, african, or middle eastern</p>

<p>idk much about asian becuase I know for domestic applicants, asians are overrepresented.</p>

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<p>Chances are slim unless you're black/hispanic/native american or have some sort of outstanding hook.</p>

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Are international students considered under-represented minority?

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<p>No! .</p>

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<p>What does "hook" mean? Can anyone give me an example?</p>

<p>Sorry to ask this type of stupid questions.</p>

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<p>"Hooks" can refer to several things, some I can think of are URM, 1st generation to go to college, and coming from economic hardship. Also bing a legacy or gifted athlete also qualify. The more of these you have, the chances of getting an extra look at your app.</p>

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<p>People have in the past...but you probably won't so don't keep your hopes up.</p>

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<p>Considering a 2190 is REALLY close to 2200, and 2200 is considered the target SAT score to get, I wouldn't worry too much about it.</p>

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<p>are indians mis-represented at harvard?</p>

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<p>Well a Harvard Rep. JUST, serioulsy like 5 mins ago, called me. I have 2020 on my SAT I (first time), 650-SAT II Math I, 680 US History, other than telling me that I have to take one more subject test, he said that my scores were pretty good. I told him that i was retaking it in nov. (SAT I) and he said that it wasn't neccessary, b/c my scores were enough for them to contact me. But he also said it wouldn't hurt if i wanted to retake the test, but it was not NEEDED. I do think that you need to bring up your SAT subject scores. but ure SAT I is pretty good.</p>