high SAT low GPA

Applying to College
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<p>Will a high SAT kind of even out a lower GPA?
I scored at 1520 on the new test, however I only have a 3.0 (I think I'm in the top 20% of my highschool)
Do you think I still have a chance to get into Boston U, Vassar, Williams, Bucknell, or Oberlin?</p>

<p>If it helps I was recently diagnosed as a schizophrenic and my mother has had it for the past 6 years.</p>

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<p>I 1520 on the new test is pretty low. Maybe you meant the old test?</p>

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<p>1520 on the old test you mean? </p>

<p>all those schools are probably reaches</p>

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<p>1520 is a poor score for the new sat. Coupled with a 3.0 gpa, things arent looking to good for that list. I'm not quite sure whether your diagnosis will help with anything.</p>

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<p>1520 on math and verbal, with writing it's a 2300</p>

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<p>nice. you owned that test man. GJ</p>

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<p>somehow I ended up with a 1510 on the old one and a 2080 on the new one :( bah!</p>

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<p>thanks ASSDDFF! I studied my a** off for it and even was able to get tutoring from someone I know who scored a perfect score lol</p>

<p>awww I'm sorry about that Goldfish! are you going to retake it? I think some schools might still except the old scores</p>

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<p>Schools tend to view high SAT + low GPA students as smart but lazy - not exactly an appealing combo. However, your schizophrenia may well put a different view onto things. If your medical problems account for your low grades, be sure to have your GC explain that in his report.</p>

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<p>does this mean that a low SAT with a low GPA is considered actually better than a person with a High SAT and low GPA?</p>

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<p>absolutely not. what coureur meant is high SAT + low GPA as opposed to low SAT + high GPA whcih schools may see as...i dunno.</p>

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<p>I have a question along the same lines: I have a high ACT score (34), but a low GPA (3.4). However, the low GPA is due to poor grades freshman and sophomore year (mostly Bs), Junior year I earned all As while taking a difficult courseload (3APs and 3 honors courses) and this year I'm also taking difficult classes (7 APs) and earning good grades (mostly As). My question is whether the rise in my grades will counteract the "smart but lazy" image, which I feel is very inaccurate considering my passion about academics. The schools I'm applying are ones known for their brutal courseloads, so that in itself should show that I'm not looking to coast. Any thoughts would be appreciated!</p>

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I believe he pwned that test, actually.</p>

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<p>It depends on what you EC are.</p>