<p>Outstanding news! I wouldn’t have thought that UCLA was possible with a 1720. (my ignorance and assumptions)</p>
<p>You are a good friend sbjdorlo. Both kids look like they have very bright futures.</p>
<p>Sbjdorlo- thank you for sharing such wonderful news.</p>
<p>On behalf of the family, thank-you! :-)</p>
<p>musicmomz, I think the fact that she’s going into a non-academic major makes it more reasonable to accept someone with a relatively lower SAT score.</p>
<p>Her essays were awesome, her story is unique, her talent in photography is clear, and her grades were stellar despite losing her house in a fire. Her grades never dipped, which speaks volumes about her tenacity. </p>
<p>This should give hope to others who might not have the best test scores.</p>
<p>And one last update on my young friend. She got into USC today! She’ll be in the art/photography department. This was her dream school so we’ll hope finances work out.</p>