How Are My Scores?

Test Preparation
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<p>I am applying to the best schools in the U.S. This includes Ivies, MIT, CalTech, Stanford, UChicago, etc. </p>

<p>My scores are:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>SAT: 2100 </p>

<ul>
<li>Critical Reading: 690</li>
<li>Writing: 700</li>
<li>Mathematics: 710</li>
</ul></li>
<li><p>ACT: 33</p>

<ul>
<li>English: 33</li>
<li>Reading: 33</li>
<li>Science: 31</li>
<li>Mathematics: 34</li>
<li>Writing: 10</li>
</ul></li>
</ul>

<p>SAT Subject Tests:</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Mathematics Level II: 780</p></li>
<li><p>Physics: 760</p></li>
<li><p>Chemistry: 790</p></li>
</ul>

<p>In terms of my standardized test scores, how am I looking so far?</p>

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<p>I had a 2100 and attended Wesleyan University off a waitlist on what was at the time the most competitive year for college admissions. Hope that helps. But I would want to see you succeed, and it doesn’t hurt to apply. I didn’t do any of the subject tests and yours look very excellent.</p>

3

<p>2100 is a very good score, not great, but very good. Not an Ivies score though.</p>

4

<p>What would be considered a good “Ivies score?” Actually, my dream school is UChicago, so what would they consider to be a good score?</p>

5

<p>U-Chicago is practically Ivies with how prestigious and competitive it is</p>

<p>It’s all relative. If you have amazing credentials outside of your SAT I’s, such as your fantastic SAT II scores, or maybe outstanding extracurriculars and grades, a score of 2200 (give or take) would get you in the pool. Matter of fact, a score of 2200 alone would get you looks. Again, it’s all relative.</p>

<p>You’re a rising Senior I assume, so this year will be your last chance to take it. Have you been studying this summer? You already have a 2100, so improving your score by 100 or 150 can’t be that hard when you have 3 months of prep time.</p>

6

<p>Yes, as you stated, I am a senior this year. I will be taking the SAT one more time this October. If I can’t raise my score of 2100, should I only submit my ACT and SAT Subject Tests?</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t know anything about that. I’m a rising Junior, just telling you what I know about the SAT I’s, which I have been studying and researching for.</p>

8

<p>Both are okay scores. For the caliber of college you’re applying to, neither is impressive. Having some really good extracurriculars/grades/recs/etc. could get you in though. </p>

<p>The process is holistic.</p>

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<p>Those are very good scores, but they will not blow the socks off the admissions officers at U.Chicago. They will look at a lot more than SAT scores. (Subject matters are solid.) Write some great essays. Best of luck!</p>

10

<p>I would say your test scores are excellent. Your ACT score might look better than your SAT 1 score, and your SAT 2s are in good shape. However, academics alone will not win over a college. Have some solid extracurriculars/outside activities and write a fantastic essay (or more than one) that represents you well. Best of luck applying to those colleges! :)</p>

11

<p>Okay, so I should only submit ACT and Subject Tests, but not the SAT? UChicago only requires either the SAT or ACT, but my argument is that it would be better to show the college that you have good scores in both.</p>

12

<p>Your ACT score is definitely better than SAT1. Your SAT2 are fine too. However, they are really nothing standing out from other candidates. You do need to have something else more spectacular as your scores are just among the average of other applicants.</p>

13

<p>A 33 is a 2190/2200 equivalent. Submit the ACT. You also did substantially better in math. That 33 is above average for U Chicago. Your tests are fine/good for the school. I would put your efforts into your essays</p>

14

<p>Even if you take the SAT/ or ACT again - be sure to put forth you best effort on your essays. Best of luck! You are a strong student who will end up at a wonderful college.</p>