Poor sat score, will it significantly affect my application chances to the top school

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<p>I got a 2070 :/ will it diminish my chances of getting into the best colleges?</p>

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<p>As opposed to a 2400? Obviously…</p>

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<p>No… Like overall will it affect my chances a lot. I have everything else though in the top band.</p>

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<p>Then no not too significantly. In the real world (as in not in cc) a 2070 is considered to be pretty impressive</p>

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<p>@Edwardwritten</p>

<p>For sure. I’d gladly trade scores with the OP.</p>

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<p>we’re talking about stanford, harvard, columbia, NYU stern, michigan etc. I have a 4.0 gpa, exceptional talent in a unique extra curricular etc. Only vice is this sat score :P</p>

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<p>Michigan and Stanford are definitely in the ballpark with that SAT score, but I’m not as sure about Harvard and Columbia. If I knew more details of your EC, that kind of stuff turns a 2070 into an awesome application.</p>

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<p>Yeah man, Asian male with a 2070 = rejection unless you are EXCEPTIONAL (not just really good) at something. As in, top few in the nation</p>

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<p>But you can always retake!!</p>

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<p>I play go. An extremely difficult type of chinese chess. I have an official rank, two trophies and a load of official certificates. I peesume that this is my hook</p>

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<p>I also attend an academy and i have been playing fir 6 years.</p>

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<p>Also have a load of other ecs such as volunteer work etc. Ill post the list later On. Should i take the sat for the third time?</p>

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<p>That’s not really a hook, as it is something you’re good at. But think of the college’s perspective… Do they REALLY need a professional go player? If not, it’s not a hook. But yeah I would recommend taking it again</p>

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<p>Also have a load of other ecs such as volunteer work etc. Ill post the list later On. Should i take the sat for the third time?</p>

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<p>I think 8t would contribute greatly to the student culture</p>

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<p>And my counsellor advised me ti not retake as sat is just an indicator. Althougj getting a low sc9re will harm you, gett8ng a high score wont help. He said that your gpa and grades transcript matters much more.</p>

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<p>? What’s 8t?</p>

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<p>It. Smartphone typing is a hassle</p>

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<p>Hypsm are u in college yet? Or are u a senior</p>

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<p>2070 is too low for Stanford, Harvard or Columbia as an asian. If you look at accepted stats, most people are 2200+</p>