<p>artin90 , dubya's SAT score was before the recentering, when scores were in general much much lower. Schools were also far less competitive. I dont have the stats right now, but i think that kind of score was probably average for Yale. That doesnt mean Bush didnt get in because of other reasons - but he wouldnt have been rejected for his SAT score.</p>
<p>Still hate him tho.</p>
<p>his SAT score would be equivalent to a 1390/1400 of today. so its on the lower side but isnt as low as a 1210 or watever he got</p>
<p>Obviously, they were very talented in athletics.</p>
<p>However, it should be noted that no Ivy League offers athletic financial aid.</p>
<p>LOL...Princeton's social scene bigger than Stanfords? I've lived in princeton for the past 5 years (high school)...nothing big...and I've been to Stanford when I use to live in CA....big mistake.</p>
<p>lol, i applied to uva, and my friends think such bad stats that they said" sanmay, the only shot u have is if u save a president of the country, or bring Thomas Jefferson back from the dead and make him write a recommendation letter" btw, is there anyway u can be an unique applicant if ur college doesnt offer interviews. I think i can make a good impression, but i would rpobably get nervous in the last minute. oh well</p>
<p>Bush got 1206 on his SAT and the old SAT and the new SAT is very overrated in converting. The math portion on the old SAT was actually scored higher for old SATs and the verbal was scored much lower. His 1206 SAT would be equivalent to a 1270 today, not a 1400</p>
<p>BUsh's 1206 was in the 95 percentile of test takers when he took the test, so i think about is about a 1370-1400? anyone know for sure?</p>
<p>no it was definitely not in the 95 percentile. ive heard it was near a 1300 actually sry not 1390/1400 so 1270/1300 is similar. he was no where near the 90s percentile. Kerry took back then too and scored in the 1400s. it wasnt rare back then to score in the 1400s</p>
<p>Quote: "if u know anybody who's just an ordinary high school student and happens to have a low SAT score with nothing else exceptional and got into good schools, please list that,, other wise, stop wasting ppl's time to look at stupid things"</p>
<p>It really depends on how you are defining a "good school", but since we are talking about Ivies and near-Ivies I think there is a quick answer to that. You won't find anyone. Maybe not ANYONE, but it is more likely to be one in a million/trillion. The Ivies and other highly competitive schools willingly make exceptions for students who have low SAT scores, but have something else that is equally or more compelling than phenomenal scores. That could be a combination of URM, recruited athlete, legacy, fab essays, or another hook - such as amazing leadership capacity etc. Chances are that if you are just a run of the mill kid with nothing much to say for yourself, those colleges will wonder why you are even applying.</p>
<p>Kerry actually had the lowest SAT score of any recent ivy politician, a low 1100s.</p>
<p>I think this post goes to show that no one should be discouraged from applying to somewhere they really want to go, simply because of their SAT scores/GPA's.</p>
<p>"I would rather know about people who got in with lower GPA's (B- or C) and high test scores...itowuld be interesting to see what colleges "take a chance" on those kinds of students..."</p>
<p>Nope, least not in my experience. My friend had a 1300 with a low GPA and got the thin letter at Pitt....
Pitt admits people with 1000s</p>
<p>You should apply everywhere and just be realistic</p>
<p>On the case of the person with a 900 on his SAT's and really good essays/interview...was the person an athlete or something? Sorry, i didn't read very well (good?)</p>
<p>Bush's recentered SAT score is a 1280, just google it you'll find it.</p>
<p>But you DID NOT include the info on their uniqueness (mostly athletics stuff) in your original post... so your actions would seem to disprove what your intent as you write it</p>
<p>Kirmum, there's no evidence about Kerry's SAT, since his campaign never released it. People have tried to assert that Bush is more intelligent than Kerry, and have attributed many of false SAT scores to Kerry. You're either attributing a false score or falling for a fake source. I've seen people claim Kerry had an 1100, an 1180, an 1130, below an 1100, etc... anything to compensate for Bush's obvious mental inferiority.</p>
<p>Regardless, Kerry's performance in the dates should show he's got more mental capability than Bush.</p>
<p>notice, the thread title was my friends... my friends... is kerry/ bush ur friend? ur friends are much smarter than both of em.</p>
<p>"Kirmum, there's no evidence about Kerry's SAT, since his campaign never released it. People have tried to assert that Bush is more intelligent than Kerry, and have attributed many of false SAT scores to Kerry. You're either attributing a false score or falling for a fake source. I've seen people claim Kerry had an 1100, an 1180, an 1130, below an 1100, etc... anything to compensate for Bush's obvious mental inferiority."</p>
<p>Sounds like someone is a little sore that bush got re-elected.</p>
<p>It's cool, Bush makes a better president. Don't stress over it too much</p>
<p>I got accepted into Northwestern and NYU with a 1060 on my SAT's and a 60/181 class ranking :)</p>
<p>I didn't go (was having alot of personal problems at the time) but it should be very refreshing.</p>
<p>^ You deserve a big hug. I bet you've just cheered up quite a few people.</p>