I know they're low but

Colleges and Universities A-Z Barnard College
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<p>Looking for an honest chance! I know my scores are low, but I have great recommendations and my essay is written very well. I’ve had it read by many people and corrected many times. I also participated in the Columbia HSP, and received a recommendation from my professor. Is Barnard strictly score driven? I’m working hard on the short answers and I have great recs coming. I’ve visited the school as well. Here are my stats! </p>

<p>Female
Public School in NJ
Major: Pre-Med
Financial Aid: No</p>

<p>Stats:
Top 20%
GPA:3.8W out 4
SAT: 1850 550 CR 600 M 700 W (horrible I know but hoping for the best)
AP Exams taken & score: AP Lang & Comp (5)
Senior Course Load:
IB Theory of Knowledge
AP Psych
AP Bio
AP Lit
Pre-Calc</p>

<p>First Marking Period grades were all A’s.
Honors classes taken all for years along with AP English Language junior year. </p>

<p>EC: (All four years of high school)
Captain of Tennis team with 1st team all league honors/division winner
National Honor Society Member
Volunteer at Senior Citizen homes, Nursing Homes, and Hospitals
150 hrs of community service (in school)
Key Club
Environmental Club
Project Green team
Work at a Medical Office
After-school tutoring
Babysitter </p>

<p>Thank you!!</p>

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<p>I think 50/50</p>

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<p>Thank you! Do you think my scores are a huge issue?</p>

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<p>If anyone here (these are high school students, some Barnard students and parents!!!) was to say “YES, those scores are a huge issue!!!”, what would you do? Not apply??</p>

<p>Mind you, I am NOT saying that to you. Rather, I want you to understand that scores are scores. It’s my impression that Barnard does a great job of looking beyond numbers and does consider other factors. They are pretty “selective”, but I know of no “cut off” number, and neither does anyone else here. It seems you have given it your best shot…best to you!!</p>

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<p>I agree with shimmer…your chances look about 50/50 :slight_smile: I obviously don’t know for sure because I’m not the admissions officer, just an eager applicant like you, but I think you will be fine if your SAT scores are a bit lower than the median. I mean, it looks like you have good grades and have taken a rigorous courseload. Barnard isn’t a “numbers” school and will probably take that into account more so than your SAT scores. I’ve also heard from some people that they read the essay first, so they do put a lot of emphasis on that which could work in your favor. Best of luck!!!</p>

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<p>Thank you all so much!!! I really needed that boost of confidence!</p>

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<p>Bump! Anymore advice about my chances and the type of admission that Barnard has in terms of what they focus on ?</p>

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<p>@ tennis, I was just accepted with SAT scores 590 M 610 CR 650 W…just have some great essays to balance it out :)</p>

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<p>that’s so exciting! congratulations!!! yeah I’m relying on my essays haha… congrats once again =)</p>

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<p>I’ve jut ben accepted early. You may have a chance. Barnard takes a look at your essays before your scores, so make sure you polish those to perfection. :)</p>