<p>I got an 800 on math 550 on critical reading, and it's not something I could approve on. I have TONS of awards in the math, science and music fields. I have also gotten an 800 on both math level 1 and 2 satiis. I am president of mathletes, president and advisor of robotics club, president of science club, president of jazz band, symphonic band, and concert band. Member of all honor societies and spanish honor societies. On a top 50 math team, and have won tons of math and science competitions on local levels, regional levels, state levels, and country levels. Is it possible to get into Dartmouth, Cornell, Columbia, Brown, Upenn, or Yale? Thanks!</p>
<p>No, your 550 CR pushes you right out of the running. Unless you're an Intel finalist, there's not much that could make up for what is a truly average score. If you can bring your CR up 50-100 points it would make a BIG difference. Buy a prep book. I bet you can do it.</p>
<p>You can do better in CR study for it even though you're a math person! But depending on your gpa, if it's high it's possible to get into those schools.</p>
<p>forgot to mention.....96 UW 102+ weighted at a very competitive public school</p>
<p>If you can break 600, you might be in the running.</p>
<p>doesn't matter. It's too low.</p>
<p>tell us exactly what your math awards are</p>
<p>550 is a bit low....650 is acceptable for "low" standards at the Ivies.</p>
<p><em>shakes lucky 8 ball</em>
the outcome is gloomy</p>
<p>top 50 mathletes - "a' team (highest team)
mathletes gold pin
special award at LISEF
High Honors at LISC
gold medal li math fair
silver medal li math fair
1st place local math fair
3 letters of recognition from principal
2 letters of recognition from superintendent
9th grade moth effort in mathematics</p>
<p>I also have 700+ hours of community service i forgot to mention:</p>
<p>i teach seniors how to use computers atpublic library
i'm a programmer and create software for a hospital</p>
<p>With a CR score that low, it'd be necessary for you be good superb in something else, which you claim to be mathematics. However, even though you appear okay and do have lots of math awards, they aren't of state or national significance like a USAMO or high score on the AIME(local rarely means that much).</p>
<p>reject at all ivies</p>
<p>unless you are god (im not being sarcastic) ivies wont lower their avg sat scores for you... even if you cure cancer. You could always try the god thing (sarcasm)</p>
<p>I think there is a good chance that you will get in. Most of those ivies try to be so diverse their used to lowering the sat scores. Plus with that strong of a math background they wont mind throwing a 550 into the myraid of 700-800. I am sure one of your top picks will accept you.</p>
<p>I'm sorry, but I think the adcoms will consider most of your math awards pretty trivial....at least trivial enough that they can't make them overlook your terribly low CR score. </p>
<p>Where do you live? What's your ethnicity/nationality? Do you need financial aid? Are you a legacy? </p>
<p>If you are an URM or a legacy (assuming that you are a US permanent resident), slight chances at Cornell or Brown. But the probability of getting into those schools is pretty slim as well. </p>
<p>You should consider looking into colleges ranked 20+.</p>
<p>i dunno maybe if you write kickass essays?
probably not, but applying to a few (like 2) wouldn't hurt... you never know you might get lucky.</p>
<p>Taking a look at your additional information, I'd have to say it does appear pretty good. However, "tons of ec's and awards" is a bit exaggerated. And even if you did have "tons", where would you put them all? If you apply by Common App, you're limited to 7 activities. So, having a laundry list isn't really going to help.</p>
<p>Aside from that, you also have to consider the fact that the Ivies get around 10000 to 20000+ applications a year. There are so many qualified applicants that I'm sure your accomplishments won't amaze admission officers. They may certainly impress, but not amaze. Math and science accomplishments are by far the most common activities, as well as debate team, model u.n., etc...With that said, you should either work on that SAT score, so that you are competitive among everyone else, or look into other schools you'd be happy going to.</p>
<p>My daughter has the opposite problem. near perfect Reading and uber high writing but a 550 in Math (with prep programs,a number of private tutors etc..) To be honest, I'm surprised that your GPA is as high as it is. Seems to me in order to have those kinds of grades, you must be at least an over-average English/writing student? To be realistic, her 550 will likely hold her back from some of her choice schools (and we aint talkin Ivy League). Although, like you she excels in what she excels at. Kind of stinks, but the truth is most of the kids applying to the "Ivies" and many of the better universities and LAC's have near perfect math AND reading scores. Is English your second language? If so, that would help oin the application. I'm trying to get my daughter to try the ACT. She has nothing to loose, since you don't even need to report you took it if your scores aren't high. I think YaoMing is right, throw in a couple as "Hail Marys" and set your sites a little lower in general. Good Luck and chin up, you seem to be an outstanding student with much to offer!</p>
<p>what about schools like</p>
<p>rutgers, uconn, umaryland, muhlenberg, the college of new jersey, or suny schools, can I get in with decent money</p>
<p>btw I'm white, and only have legacy with NYU and Drexel</p>
<p>Everyone is looking shallowly at strategy for admissions. Just look at what the number really MEANS. Admissions officers will see a 550 CR score as evidence that you are not fully prepared for the high level of writing/reading required at all top ivy league schools. It's simple as that.</p>