<p>We see an SAT at 75% and automatically start to think that that is a 75% admittance rate. For a school with only a 10% admittance rate overal that obviously isn't true. That is why I wish the colleges would publish the percentage of applicants admitted with a 1600/1500/1400 etc. That would give students a realistic idea of their chances. Knowing that only 20-30% of 1500's get in makes it alot clearer. </p>
<p>I know we made this mistake with my S, though 50% put him in the pool. Tried to adjust with my D, aimed for 75%. She did fine several good choices and is happy to be going to Kenyon but some surprises as well.</p>