<p>So, my scores are really lopsided and I'm wondering if that would still put me in the respectable score range neighborhood. Btw, how will this hurt me in the college admissions process since cr is valued over w? I'm a rising senior. </p>
<p>cr 680
m 800
w 780</p>
<p>total 2260</p>
<p>Also, is there any reason to take the ACTs? I really don't want to prep for it, since I need to shoot for 35 or 36 in order to make a difference, unless 1480/2260 doesn't translate to 34 on the ACTs.</p>
<p>yeah it is, but if u think u can do better, retake it. it’s not a matter of being a SAT whore, it’s a matter of knowing you can do better.</p>
<p>i dont think cr is valued over w is it?</p>
<p>That’s a great score, except if you think you can get your cr over 700, that would be good…even so, a 1480/1600 is quite ‘respectable’, and when you apply to colleges, your SATs aren’t going to keep you out</p>
<p>Those are impressive scores, davezhan. Congrats!</p>
<p>I think knee-jerk reaction favors retesting to see if you can get that CR up, particularly since you’ve tested only once. But whether you really need to put yourself through that added stress, cost and aggravation depends on the rest of the story, e.g., How are the rest of your stats? What scores are considered by the schools you are shooting for, e.g., do they look at W (some don’t, in which case you are a 1480 to them), and do they superscore or take your single best performance?</p>
<p>Re: ACT, there are reasons to take the ACT other than using it as your primary standardized test score. For example, some universities require it. Some universities will allow you to use an ACT score to replace a required SAT II score. </p>
<p>It sounds like you may need to hit school websites ASAP and make a chart of admission requirements so you can finalize your test plan. You didn’t reference SAT II scores, which suggests you may not have taken them. If that is the case, and you are also considering an SAT I retake and/or the ACT, you will have a busy fall taking tests. </p>
<p>Again, great scores! Good luck sorting it all out.</p>
<p>Thank you for the insightful reply TXArtemis and also to everyone else who had replied. I live in Oregon State if this geographical region gives me any advantage. I did take the SAT II World History Test and scored 780. I plan to take three more SAT II Subject Tests in October, namely biology, physics, and math IIC. I’m interested in Ivy League colleges, but cost is a major concern as my family’s income is at the lower end of middle class (barely over 100k per year). </p>
<p>My main incentive for retaking is that getting a higher cr score might increase my chances of getting merit aid, which I really need, at these selective colleges. Obviously colleges to which I will be applying early action won’t see any retakes, but at least colleges to which I will be applying regular decision will and may offer me better financial aid packages. I have a 3.993 GPA and Salutatorian in my class as of now. </p>
<p>The indecisions I’m having are and need answers to are as follows (I would like advice from any experienced CCers, preferably people who have gone through the same situation as I. FEEL FREE TO ANSWER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING WORTH SAYING): </p>
<p>Will a good SAT retake (cr above 700 and other section scores remaining as they are now) help me noticeably, specifically in my situation? </p>
<p>Is squeezing in the ACTs at the end of October worthwhile, considering the colleges to which I will be applying and the fact that I haven’t prepped at all for this test?</p>
<p>Are there any good early action colleges at or above the level of Rice U?</p>
<p>I also plan to apply to Stanford and Yale. Should I apply regular or early action, considering the possibility of a retake? IOW, will I have a better shot at being rejected or deferred (I’m seriously doubting I’ll get accepted at these schools the first round)?</p>
<p>I played the piano for 7 years and compose some music. Should I send a supplement of my best piano recordings and compositions considering the fact that I haven’t won any national or state piano awards?</p>
<p>I’m spending the rest of my summer prepping for SAT IIs, getting ready for the following school year, and working on early action apps. Should I be doing something else?</p>
<p>Are there any prestigious competitions that I can compete in before regular admission app deadlines?</p>
<p>I have numerous local awards/honors and a few mediocre national ones that may be insignificant at a national level including Eagle Scout, AIME Qualifier, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Honor Society, Various state math competitions. Will this make a significant contribution to my application as a well-rounded individual? Coupled with my SAT scores, will this give me a noticeable edge over other QUALIFIED applicants? </p>
<p>Should the application essay sound like an A+ English Lang. paper with sophisticated diction or should I be honest and write in a conversational style and forgo sophisticated language? </p>
<p>Should I apply to Stanford EA, Yale EA, or a combination of other schools EA w/o binding? Which is easier or harder with my stats and with my situation?</p>
<p>If interviews are on campus, do I get paid airfare to and from the campus?</p>
<p>I’ve made a few what I would call “grave” errors in my academic career, namely doing terrible on my PSATs and losing 4.0 gpa during my junior year. How will this effect my academic competitiveness?</p>
<p>Thank you for all of your suggestions!</p>
<p>If you’re planning on Ivies (esp. Yale and Stanford), you need a 700+ in CR, preferably 730+. Some may disagree but if you look at those previous decision threads, only a few got in with <700 CR. Loss of 4.0 isn’t grave man…</p>
<p>Thank you for your advice. My summer is dwindling away and I really need to have a set plan of action so that I may take the best advantage of my remaining time. Your advice helps me to do that.</p>
<p>My friend had your exact scores and got into Columbia ED, so I don’t think you need to retake.</p>
<p>Commonly students with lower scores have some kind of hook or something else that makes them outstanding to my understanding, especially if that student is ORM or OOS like me.</p>
<p>Hi! I think that if you really really want your cr score to go up, then you should take it again, although considering how high your other sections’ scores are, there’s a greater risk for those to fall. As for prestigious competitions, you probably should do only the ones that really grab your interest and your passion, otherwise, it might take up too much time away from other things in your school year. If you send your piano recordings and compositions, I think that would be very unique. And not every good musician has to participate in competitions. Good luck!</p>
<p>Post#7 says it all.</p>
<p>CR+M is still important; CR < 730 may need to be redone</p>
<p>i dont knwo what schools you are shooting for.. but those scores are great for the UC system… including ucla and ucb. my theory is that the UC system weighs it more heavily on your personal statement tho.. so if u got a life struggle that you’ve overcome then great… time to take advantage of our sucky lives. =p </p>
<p>i got into all the UCs and university of the pacific and got basically full ride to ucberk with an sat score of 1930. =P woo…</p>
<p>just retake it, CR can be improved pretty easily if you consume enough stimulants during the test, for example coffee or chocolate and dont forget water, hydration is very important for maximum performance.</p>
<p>lol with 2260 you are assured that there are some good colleges accept you. Now your job is to boost your score if you want to get to Ivy, or you are done :)</p>