<p>Hello! I'm a junior in high school and I just got my SAT scores from March back today. I was hoping for a 2100-2200 range because I studied a lot for it, but unfortunately I only got a 2020 (math: 660, reading: 620, writing: 740, essay:9). (it was my first time)
I have always done really well in school and taken the most challenging curriculum offered. I always get straight A's (a few A-) and I'm in 4 AP classes (thats the most you can take at my school in junior year). I'm also doing a lot of stuff after school such as tutoring orphans and extracurriculars at school.
I was really shooting for Ivy League schools but I feel like I have no chance of getting in with those SAT scores. I am definitely taking them again in June, but I'm scared they wont go up that much.
I took a Kaplan course over the summer and reviewed with Barron's 2400 book, but is there anything other recommendations? I always do worst on the reading section so any advice for that would be great!</p>
<p>You’re fine with everything. The single most important component you should focus now on is your essays. Make sure they are specific and you portray youself as someone unique. What would YOU bring to the campus community? I think Penn values the essays more than anything.</p>
<p>i’m going to work really hard on my essay, but I still feel like my SAT scores need improvement, considering this was the first time i’ve taken them. But i don’t really know what I can do to improve my scores.</p>
<p>Hi. Just because you have not so great test scores doesn’t mean you’ll get reject. I’m a freshman at Penn, and I didn’t have the greatest scores. I took the SAT three times and the ACT twice. I only set one of my ACT test scores…it wasn’t what most would expect for an Ivy League student, but my grades, extra curriculars, and recommendations were pretty good.</p>
<p>So, just know, your scores aren’t everything. Penn takes everything into account. I didn’t think I’d get in, and I did.</p>
<p>I’d suggest taking it once again and the ACT. You’re likely to improve the more times you take it.</p>
<p>Do not give up on Penn. They honestly look at more than scores. Just because you do well on standardized tests doesn’t mean that’s the person they’re looking for as a student.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>