Low SAT

<p>Hi,
I am international student and am applying for RD. </p>

<p>i Have
GPA: 3.5,
Top 10%,</p>

<p>ECA: I'll mention just a few :
National A Division League Soccer and Cricket Player.
Valedictorian of my School(Not High School)
School Captain.
Founder of NGO,
Designer of College Year Book.
Designed website for College Club.
President of a Computer Graphic Club,
Vice President of Sports Council.
2-National Merit Award Winner in Grade 10
Winner of Intra College Cricket Competition
Winner of Intra College Computer Gaming Competition.
Organizing and Leadeship Skill......
Very Interested in COmputer.<br>
Know almost all designing softwares.......
I have kinda best ECs in my College.....</p>

<p>These are only few... I have many more... </p>

<p>But the major problem is my SAT score....
They really s***... </p>

<pre><code> Will Gettysbury Reject me because of my SAT score...
</code></pre>

<p>I dont know why i couldnt score good in SAT. :(</p>

<p>Please Enlighten me.....</p>

<p>Do I hold a Chance????</p>

<p>Internat'l meaning you had to take the TOEFL? That can offset a low SAT verbal. Gettysburg's 25th%ile is around 600 on math and verbal. If you're at least there you're in the ballgame. Have you applied to any schools, some very good, where the SAT is not required?</p>

<p>how did you get national merit then? I'm guessing it's different -- not associated with the PSAT?
did u take TOEFL? If it's just reading you did bad on, that may be forgiveable. you never said what your actual score was...</p>

<p>Gettysburg is SAT optional; you don't need to submit your SAT scores if you don't want to. If English is a second language for you and its your CR scores are low, with higher Math, the adcom will certainly be able figure out the context for your scores.</p>

<p>Gettysburg</a> College - Test Optional Policy</p>

<p>how bad are your scores?</p>

<p>I don't know. I think they want them if English is not your first language:</p>

<p>Students who wish to be considered for an academic merit scholarship are required to submit either the SAT or ACT scores. Homeschooled applicants, as well as international students for whom English is not the first language, are strongly encouraged to submit standardized test scores along with the application.</p>

<p>Ok.
I am so embarraced with my score.</p>

<p>I gave Toefl iBT and got just 99.
U'll laugh at it. I am sure.
CR: 520, M:620 and 9 on essay.</p>

<p>Its hopeless. I dont know.I am totally not good at this...</p>

<p>ANd National merit was Awarded when I completed Class 10. Many People here dont know what is SAT. Only those Who are applying to colleges in US know about it.
Only colleges in US require SAT.(I think so)
to be frank with you all I didnot know about SAT until I passes Class 12. </p>

<p>Isnt that pathetic?</p>

<p>Well that may be the reason why i am not good at it.</p>

<p>Anyways... Should I apply or not??
what do you say???</p>

<p>Can't hurt to apply. You have nothing to lose really. What's the worst that can happen? My son has applied. He has CR 590, Math 680 and Writing 600 but I am sure his grades are lower than yours.</p>

<p>Its not the matter of just getting accepted. I do need enough financial aid +merit based aid.</p>

<p>So I think probably apply with stats like mine is just the waste of my application.</p>

<p>My stats are worse than yours. Goodluck</p>

<p>Hi everyone! I'm an international student from Vietnam. I'm going to apply to Gettysburg for ED 2. I hope to receive need-based aid from the school because my family can only contribute a maximum of 2000$ to 3500 $ per year.
I have taken the SAT with Cr 530, Wr 600 ( essay 8) and 710 for Math.
I will take the TOEFL on October 12th.
My activities: 2 years experienced as a volunteer at handicapped children center Morning Star.
PR online leader and a tour guide of Hanoi Flash organization, hosted by students like me to volunteer to offer free tour guide for foreigners in Hanoi and its outskirt.
Best game KIANO instructor award at the National Musemum of Ethnology in the International day for children, June 1st
Vice President of Media Team- PR department of US guide Vietnam, hosted by students apply to graduate school in the USA.</p>

<p>Do you think I have chances to get into Gettysburg with financial package?
I will retake the SAT this November and take two SAT II subject tests.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>