Many individuals may find my question weird, but is it weird for a student with a score of 1810 to get accepted to Emory University. I am a student from the United States Virgin Islands; and not many students from my island get opportunities to attend such prestigious schools like Harvard, Yale, or even Emory. Throughout high school, I dealt with several incidents that affected my grades etc. However, my SAT score is 1810 and somehow I got accepted to both Emory and Oxford College. Is this “normal” for many prestigious universities; and if so, does this put me at a disadvantage with other students who have very high scores and numerous APs under their belt?
No it does not put you at a disadvantage. Many colleges are looking for diversity, and that is what you offer to them.
Is it weird? Yes. It is statistically unusual for students with low scores to get into top universities.
But, like @SternBusiness said, colleges are looking for diversity. It is uncommon for someone with your scores to be accepted, but certainly not impossible.
The average SAT scores for Emory are in the mid to high 600 range. So you’re somewhat below average, but not out of range. Having SAT scores within range combined with other qualities the school is looking for in students is what got you admitted. You won’t be the top student coming in, but you also won’t be the bottom. You’ve got a great opportunity so make the best of it!
I’m a current high school senior who has recently been involved in this college process. Although it is not common, it is by no means unusual. Looking on CC especially, you see a lot of students admitted to top schools with 1800-1900 standardized test scores. Keep in mind, however, that these students are also very talented in some regard. Hope this helps!
Thank you for your comments! I was looking at other discussion boards for those who were accepted or waitlisted to Emory and all have very high scores, amazing credentials, etc. It made me wonder a bit; but thanks again