<p>After taking the SAT three times, I have a superstore of 2130 (640 cr, 770 m, 720 w).
I have a good amount of extracurriculars (I won't name them all to not waste your time reading but some include volunteer work, clubs, sports, etc.)
Is my SAT score good enough for the ivy league? I am taking the subject tests in June.
Or should I consider taking the ACT? It's my SAT reading score I am worried about.
I am interested in schools like Penn, Columbia, and Cornell.</p>
<p>As of right now, I think your SAT score is on the lower side for the Ivies. I suggest you try out the ACT and go from there. Since they’re different tests, you might do much better on the ACT. However, a 2130 is solid and can get you into top 20-25 schools, depending on other factors such as GPA, rigour/AP classes, subject tests, ECs, ect…</p>
<p>Agree with the above poster.</p>
<p>First poster hit it on the nail. I’d say your SAT is fine, but if you really want to be in the clear, a 33 or 2250 would be best.</p>
<p>If you have taken the test three times already, go ahead and try the ACT, but design your list of colleges based on the (very good) results you have. All Ivy League colleges are extremely difficult for even the highest scorers to get into. You are far from alone in being “interested in schools like Penn, Columbia, and Cornell.” I cringe when I see posts about aiming for a significantly higher score. It’s great if you get it, but schools will only consider your actual scores, not your hoped-for ones. Some selective colleges do not even “superscore.” Even students with near-perfect scores have to consider some less-selective colleges. Why not start looking at other schools where your scores fit at or, preferably, above the median? </p>
<p>You probably won’t have a strong chance at most ivy-leagues considering most of their admitted applicants have SAT scores between 2200 and 2350. However, it also would depend a lot on your EC’s so as long as they’re really good (leadership positions in school, clubs, sports; consistent volunteer work) they should be high reaches.</p>
<p>Thank you all for answering!</p>