<p>Hello, I am extremely nervous that I won't get into my number one school, Northeastern University. I am set on going to school to become a physical therapist and I have found immense interest in NU's 6-year DPT program. The main aspect which concerns me right now is my SAT scores. The first time around, I got a 1680 - 550 on critical reading, 510 on math, 620 on writing. I took the SATs another time, this time scoring a 1760 - 540 on critical reading, 510 in math, 710 on writing for a super score of 1770. I know that for admission into Northeastern the median SAT score of accepted students is in the 1990-2160 range. HOWEVER I have a 3.7/4.0 GPA, and on a 5.0 scale that translates to a 4.6 or so, which is above the median GPA for accepted Northeastern students. So I have the grades but I am not the best test taker. I was wondering if anyone could offer advice on how this might translate when I apply and if anyone could offer me an honest idea of how critically SAT scores are viewed in the holistic application process. I am a member of my school's varsity cross country and winter/spring track teams as well as an active participant in numerous service activities. I am very involved in campus ministry and volunteer for the Special Olympics, as well as having lots of past hospital volunteer experience. I have a job, and I am enrolled in AP English Language & Composition as well as AP Psychology for my senior year. I have been a high honor roll student every semester since freshman year and am in National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Social Studies Honor Society, and will most likely be inducted into the math and English honor societies this year. I feel that holistically, I am a solid candidate for this college, but my confidence is shattered by the stress that seems to always be placed on standardized test scores. Any honest opinions or advice would be much appreciated. If you read this entire post, thank you for your patience!</p>
<p>OP, there’s a forum for chances threads. Try there.</p>
<p>One more tidbit, I am enrolled fully in honors, high honors and AP level classes if this helps</p>
<p>After you took the SAT the first time, what exactly did you do to prepare the next time? And did you try taking the ACT as well? Many times, people score better on one than the other. </p>
<p>The best way to practice the SAT is exactly that - to practice previously administered exams. Take at least 2 full length practice tests and see where you’re weakest and with which types of questions you struggle most. Strengthen these weaknesses so that next time, you’ll be better prepared. If that SAT/ACT score comes up, you’ll have a great shot. Otherwise, it’ll probably be a heavy handicap. You could still get in, though it would be much more difficult. </p>