<p>Will a 1400/1600 really hurt me in the admissions process? ie to the extent that they take one look at my score and throw out my application? My math is really bad! (650)</p>
<p>I put forward in my common app a family reason as to why my SAT scores weren't great, but I'm really doubting that's enough to warrant my score.
I like my essays, recs are good (to my knowledge), predicted 42 in IB and ranked 3, involved in ECs w/ a few specialised, sports/academic awards - could this 'counteract' my SAT or... is it just far too low?
I'm caucasian female, int'l (AUS), not applying for aid, interested in political science. </p>
<p>A 1400/1600 on the SAT isn’t that bad, but at the same time, the University of Chicago doesn’t overemphasize test scores as a key factor in admissions. However, there is a positive correlation between test scores and acceptance rates. If you think you can do better on the SAT by taking 1-2 more tests, I would suggest you apply Regular Decision. If not, apply Early.</p>
<p>I just applied EA; my math score is only a 600 but my CR is a 780. When I talked to the admissions officer he stressed the fact that scores aren’t everything, so don’t let that discourage you at all-- I didn’t :). Just write the best essays you can write, get good recs, keep up your grades, and stay solid with the extras. Our chances depend on a lot more than a few standardized test scores there, that’s why I really like UChicago. Good luck!!!</p>
<p>PeruvianMorning, I would definitely consider organising to change to a RD application but my IB exams start tomorrow but thanks anyway!
Eleni1022 thankyou for the encouragement and good luck to you, too!</p>
<p>Okay. No problem. By the way, if you want your application to be switched from EA to RD, I believe you still have a week or two before they read over the apps. Again, your call.</p>
<p>A quarter of last year’s accepted class was below 1400, so if you are strong in other areas you should be fine.</p>
<p>Remember, half the class has to be below average. If you are in the top of the class in several areas then being in the bottom of the class in one should no kill you. Of course, you may still get rejected but I don’t think that alone would be the reason why.</p>
<p>I don’t know what to think, but someone just sent me the following message (They seem so passionate about their advice, and I’m sure others would appreciate their wealth of knowledge so I have no clue as to why they didn’t just reply in the thread):</p>
<p>"you are getting atrociously bad advice. SAT 1400 for an international student from English speaking countries is actually low. Study after study showed that even at schools where the official party line is “scores don’t matter that much”, they are indeed very important.</p>
<p>I have done my own analysis (I have a Ph.D. in statistics) and realized that there is NO way the SAT score range for top schools, INCLUDING Chicago, line up the way they do unless the schools did indeed base a significant portion of their admissions decision on scores.</p>
<p>Unless you are an aborigine, you need to get your score up to at least 1500 level to be at a comfortable place. Of course, there are people who get in with SAT 1300. But, then again, there are always people who win lottery, but you wouldn’t bet on that odd for your next meal, would you?</p>
<p>You still have Dec SAT you can take. Do some prep work. take another SAT. "</p>
<p>I’m not going to take December SAT. I’ve submitted EA and it’s really not pragmatic: I’ve graduated high school (sth hemisphere), halfway through IB exams, and there are no prep courses/tutoring/books available here. What do I make of this? Are they being honest?</p>
<p>You can make what you want of his advice, but know that if you don’t get in, it won’t be because of your SAT score.
I know someone who got in with a 590 math score. Admittedly, your score isn’t on the high end, especially for internationals, but you are certainly a viable candidate for admission.</p>