<p>I’m applying EDII and am debating whether or not to send my SATs. I’m definitely leaning toward not sending them, but I want some second opinions. Anyway, they were 530M (hence my major concern) 690CR and 800W and SATII 670 Lit and 720 USH. I know the math is wayyyy below the Bates average, (and I’m really not that bad in math, school just sucks at teaching it and I don’t score high in math on standardized tests) but if I’m declaring an English major, know that even if I change majors I will stay in that general area and not be involved in math/science, and have all decent scores in that area (also 5’s on AP US and AP English), will the 530 hurt me? I remember at my interview, I was told they don’t place a ton of emphasis on your scores even if you do send them.
Other than that, I’m a white female from NH at a competitive Catholic college preparatory school, 3.9/4.0, top 10%, 5 APs and rest pretty much all honors, strong essays and recs, decent ECs with a lot of community service, good interview and showed a lot of interest in Bates.
Any opinions? Also, chances with/without scores?</p>
<p>I think that if you have any doubt, don't send your scores because it won't hurt your application at all. On the old scale, I think the average score at Bates was around 1350, and the general rule was if you had that or above you would send them. Its true that they won't place a lot of emphasis on the scores, but they will probably notice a disparity between the other people who sent them scores in the 1400s and 1500s. Your application looks pretty strong other than that though. Good luck and hopefully I will see you next year!!!</p>
<p>I would also advice not to send your SAT scores. It seems like your AP's are good enough (wowza!), and the rest of your app are also <em>thumbs up</em></p>
<p>It is optional so :) better not take the risk.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice!
What is the average GPA for Bates? My guidance counselor told me people from my school have gotten in with 3.6's and 3.7's, but when I look on here it seems like everyone has above a 4.0!!</p>
<p>I can't find anywhere on the website where it talks about GPAs but i found this: Over 55.4% graduated in the top decile (top 10%) of their high school class; 73.4% of the members of the Class graduated in the top two deciles (20%). I think maybe the people who have 4.0s have weighted GPAs. I know my GPA was about 4.22 on a weird scale that was mostly out of 4.5. Your 3.9 should definetely be fine. Good luck!!!</p>