<p>I was recently at an interview for a top LAC and the admissions officer was surprised that I had (quote) "such a high SAT score for a student from a rural high school." He proceeded to tell me that rural kids usually score 100 points lower than everyone else. </p>
<p>Is this true? And will my SAT scores (720,740,690) help me get in to elite schools?</p>
<p>Hahah…not sure. I attend a school in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Its not really rural, but its smaller and there are farms pritty close by. I scored well on my SATs (2340)…but maybe.</p>
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The admissions officer’s generalization is probably more a spur of the moment thing based on being impressed by you; I doubt the mean gap would be 100 points.
As to your second question, it depends on which “elite schools” you are referring to. The 690 is a bit low for the most highly selective schools, though 2150 is all right on the whole - 2150 however, is too low to “help” you, as many other applicants will likely have higher…</p>
<p>Ya you’re probably right ephemeral… Just thought it was an interesting comment.</p>