<p>I did absolutly horrible on my SATs I dont even want to post it . lets just say its below 1600 and I wanted to apply to Fordham so badly. I hav a 3.5 HS GPA, im 50 out of 500 in my junior class rank and i take challenging courses. Do I have any shot at getting into Fordham with such a bad SAT score considering my academic record. After all the SATs are just one test? Is Fordham just a dream?</p>
<p>You could boost your chances by using the summer to study for the SAT, and then taking it over once or twice in the fall. It really is possible to raise one's score by studying -- using review books or using prep web sites. Also check out Xiggi's tips, which you can find in the archives.</p>
<p>Dont worry! You still have time to study for the SAT. I PROMISE you if you study you will at LEAST get a 1750. (if you study alot). My cousin had a 1490 on his SAT and he raised it to 1760 which is really good because he is not a bright kid. Trust me if he can do it anyone can no joke. Its all about how hard are you WILLING to work and study. You will be surprised by your scores if you study.</p>
<p>try a practice ACT?? i did significantly better on SAT than ACT with less SAT prep.</p>
<p>I'm going to be a senior this coming year and, like you, did under 1600 on my SAT. I have a 3.75 GPA, and was suprised and terribly disappointed that I didn't do well. This was my first time taking it (although I've taken the PSAT), and I did not study. My suggestion, like many others have already suggested is just to study, if you study hard I think that could raise your score a great deal-at least that is what I've heard and read in SAT books, and I know that's what I need to do and am going to have to do (I am considering going to a private college and really need scholarships, besides just needing a better score in general). It just depends on the time you are willing to devote. I am going to study from Barrons SAT book, I would suggest finding some type of book or program to help you prepare.</p>
<p>Fordham ain't that hard to get into. You'll do fine.</p>
<p>Before studying, don't procrastinate.</p>
<p>And it's much better this way then the other way around. Colleges know there are just some people who don't test well (if you're one of those). If it's the other way around you're an underachiever/slacker = college blacklist. ><"</p>
<p>Please consider taking the ACT. They are different tests and some kids just do better on the ACT format. Good luck.</p>
<p>Consider taking a prep course, not the comercial type but from someone others highly reccommend. Most of students could benefit from education for testing, it is a learned skill.</p>
<p>I've found the Princeton Review SAT prep book to be excellent. And it doesn't cost much, probably $20-25. You can take the test again and improve your score - many colleges only look at your best scores.</p>
<p>I know this is gonna sound a little strange to some of you kids- but I am a NY mom who's d also did not do well on the SAT and took the ACT out of desparation. What I have noticed is that some kids just do not do well on the SAT. For a minority of kids, studying doesn't do it and it leads to more frustration. I noticed that SOME kids especially those who are into sports and performing arts may do better on the ACT. Maybe it has to do with different learning styles- I do not know.
But luv2dance (are you into performing arts??) do yourself a favor and consider taking the ACT. Remember if you do not send the score to a college or your HS, no one has to see the score until after you know what it is. My d who struggled with the SAT didn't even prep too hard for the ACT. She got the book, took a test or two just to get used to the format and got about 130 points higher on the ACT than the SAT (and that was after the Kaplan course too). Please consider taking the ACT. Good luck!!</p>