How do i stack up?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point
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<p>I am going to be a senior this year and I am applying to Kings Point(2014). I was wondering if anybody out there can tell me how I stack up.
Academics:
3 year GPA: 90- all honor's classes and unweighted
SAT: Math-540(w/o practice) Writing-620 Verbal-620
Top 20-25% of class
Extra-curricular Activities
National Honor Society
Homeroom mentor for freshman
Speech and Debate
Service Club
Eucharistic Minister
Graduate of Youth Leadership Program hosted by FBI
Active in Parish and Community
Athletics
Cross Country-Varsity
Indoor/Outdoor Track-Varsity
Baseball
Basketball
Wrestling</p>

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<p>looks like you need to bring up your SAT math score in order to qualify for admission… the rest looks okay to me.</p>

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<p>I concur with deepdraft1 - I’d also point out that with applications up it is likely that if you want to get in you’d prefer not to be flirting with a minimum. That said as far as I understood it through last year, your score as evaluated for admission will be based on the best of each component score you make from each time you take the Standardized Tests. </p>

<p>In other words if this next time you score 600 on Math but only 600 on critical reading, you’ll be evaluated based on a combined score of 600 Math + 620 Critical Reading (the 600 math from this next test and the 620 critical reading from the last time you took it). </p>

<p>Though I’d double check that with an enquiry to the admissions office this year to ensure it’s still the policy/process.</p>

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<p>Also, try ACT as well. ( I know, I know… what fun ).
But some respond to different tests better than others… although, without doubt, you want to focus on Math.</p>

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<p>Can I choose to only take the math ACT? And if I do, can that score take the place of my SAT Math?</p>

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<p>My son only took ACT and never did take SAT. Who knows how you would do. Just try.</p>

<p>Best of Luck.</p>

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<p>As I understand it, you will be there for the whole test. Even if you sat and did nothing, except on the math portion, you won’t be able to leave early.
Soooo. Focus the whole time, and see how well you really CAN do.
Give it your honest, best shot.
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Also, I think I understand the gist of your question… but echoing a word of advice: Don’t shoot for the minimums. Nor, can I game the system by only doing the Math form this test, and the English from that one. It begs the question of “Why aren’t you trying your best on ALL components, every time?” Think HARD on your approach.</p>

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<p>My daughter really raised her otherwise acceptable score on SAT and later on LSAT with intense studying and review courses. But she was serious about raising her score herself not pushed by parent or college counselor etc. She did all the workbook pages and practice tests and each one got better!</p>

<p>Give it your all and DO YOUR BEST! Most things worth having are worth working for. Best of luck.</p>

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<p>You should definitely take the ACT also. As to your math score, you can raise that with practice (probably easier to do than the reading section). But one other quirk about the ACT test is that there is aseparate English section and a separate reading section. The academies look at the English section, which is not reading passages but is basically grammar and sentence construction. So if your grammar is weak, work on that also because that is what the academy will focus on. I honestly don’t know why they consider English over reading as they are not looking at apples to apples when comparing the SAT critical reading/math to the ACT’s English/math. I don’t believe the higher ups understand the differences (this is true of all the academies). On the SAT,the grammar is contained the writing section, not a focus for the academies. So you need to be aware of the differences and plan accordingly. The best advice, after getting 3 kids into college, regarding these tests is practice, practice, practice.</p>

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<p>I see you participate in varsity athletics. Are you average or above average in any of those sports?</p>

<p>luv2fly</p>

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<p>the math SAT really needs to be improved. There will be stiff competition for the class of 2014 with the number of applications increasing. Many were turned away last year, so you need to be as competitive as possible. also have you taken Calculus or any advanced math in high school?</p>

<p>As stated before if you excel in any sport a coach may be able to help you chance of admission as well. :)</p>

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<p>thanks for all of your replies…here is some more info…
senior year i will be taking all honors classes, advanced computer elective, physics, calculas…as for sports i hope to be among the top 10 runners this year…and the activities for school most of them I was chosen by faculty and the administration based on leadership skills.</p>