I took SAT I and 3 SAT IIs, and my scores are horrible.
SAT I: 1670 (490 V 570 W 610 M)
I will retake it this fall, and I am preparing with Barron’s Verbal Workbook (very helpful) as well as Collegeboard Blue Book. It seems that I am gradually improving, especially on sentence completions. My estimated score will be 1810-2010.
SAT II: History-610 Math IIC-660 Chemistry-560
I will retake Chemistry this fall; after all, I took only one year of Honors Chemistry, and after I registered to take it, my teacher told the class not to take SAT II and I just realized that I needed AP Chemistry to do well on the test. But, it was too late, and I took the test without preparing for it. I omitted too many questions and I knew I answered too many questions incorrectly. But, I am really suprised that I got 560 and a little relieved that my score is not in 400s or low 500s.
Should I retake Math IIC and History? I am worried that with so many things happenings, I won’t have time to review the materials for them. By the way, I am interested in top 20 schools (especially UVA and Stanford) and ivy leagues.
<p>Unless you are an American Indian, you will not get into top Ivies with your SAT I scores. Only take IIC and Hist. if you feel that you will do EXTREMELY well in them; or else the admissions committee may see you as a person who takes tests only.</p>
<p>Take the exams over and come back to us. In the end, if you do not have the time to study for them, your goal of attending top 20 schools and ivy leagues will not happen.</p>
<p>Have you considered taking the ACT's? My d was having a terrible time with the SAT's Her weakest area was also the verbal. Anyway due to her low SAT scores (she took it only the one time and will not take it again) she willingly signed up for the ACT in April and we are awaiting her June scores. She did considerably better on the ACT test. She found the reading section much more manageable on the ACT than SAT. She also liked the fact the the essay was the last section on the test- so her mind was more alert for the math section. Some kids do better on either the SAT or ACT. For alot of kids the scores are comparable. You may be one of those kids who do better on the ACT test. If you are seriously considering UVA/Stanford and Ivy's, I would suggest using your time and prepare for ACT's rather than take the SAT II's again.</p>
<p>What you need to do is concentrate on raising your SAT I scores, which are far below what Ivies will expect even with your disability. </p>
<p>Check over at the Colelge Confidential Harvard board, and you you'll find that Byerly has posted links to Emily's story about a Harvard freshman who is blind, partially paralyzed due to a childhood brain tumor. It is worth it to register on the Boston Globe's web site to read that story, which is a good example of what accomplishments one needs in order to be able to use a disability as a tip factor.</p>
<p>While her SAT verbal and math scores were each in the 700s, I don't think that one would have to score that high to be able to get in if one has mitigating factors. However, it still would be wise to devote your focus on raising your SAT I scores since even with challenges, very few if any students are going to get Harvard acceptances with SATs below 600 on any part of the SAT I.</p>
<p>Take a look at Brandeis, too. It's in the top 40, and might even take you in and offer you excellent merit aid since they are impressed by students who overcome challenges.</p>