<p>Bly i disagree</p>
<p>Compare the schools rich people go to and the schools poor paper attend; who is going to learn more? Sure the poor kid could ignore all the drug dealing, gangs, and all the incredibly stupid people sitting right next to him but its hard real hard so yes they are bond to be less educated on a % base; of course one or two will be able to grasp the education and be smarter then the rich kids.</p>
<p>P.S: IM POOR AND MY SCHOOL DOESNT EVEN HAVE SAT PREP LOL</p>
<p>no reason to spend ur good saturday arguing here. I totally understand ur position, but i have no urge to respond.</p>
<p>loveyrass, maybe you're misinformed but some of the smartest high school people i know have all gone to my public or "poor kid" school. If theres a REAL drug scene anywhere its at the private school- where kids are completly defined by money. I am so thankful that my parents knew that to send your kid to private school ( and now i am biased because i do realize that some areas have really awful public schools, and some kids HAVE to go to private schools) was mostly a waste of money- college tutition twice over. I'm 9th in my class at my school and my GPA is higher than the val. at the private school. Ok but not that GPA defines anything. this is getting too complicated so i am stopping.</p>
<p>i think that a rich kid that goes to a good school has a better chance to be successful, but not smarter. those are two very different things.</p>
<p>SAT measures how much you know about what ETS believes a college student needs to know. That's pretty much it. Of course there are ways to study and learn strategies but it's much easier if you just already know the material. I got a 2050 my first time without studying just because I read a lot and have a great backround in algebra. It doesn't mean I'm smart.</p>
<p>No, I feel no sympathy for those in the top 10 who got low sat scores. Means they went to an easy school, got easy classes, or had an easy school class to compare to. Shows how UT is getting too many stupid people from the top 10% rule. Shows how competitive students in competitive city public schools (like me) will go to out of state schools since I know I can't make UT business (top 4% or higher).</p>
<p>"And an ellipse has 3 periods, not 2."</p>
<p>actually, while using an ellipse, four periods is the correct amount to use. An ellipse, and then a period afterward. Sorry to be annoying, but if you're going to be a grammar nazi, then be a correct grammar nazi. ;)</p>
<p>What would you all say about someone who got (on the old SATs) a 950 and took them again and got a 960?</p>
<p>Actually, it's three at the end of a fragment, four at the end of sentence. I think.</p>
<p>OCEAN70 ~</p>
<p>I note that you are a new member. Welcome! (And please don't take my response to your post personally because it's intended more for the thread than any one post in it. This thread hits a real hot button with me.)</p>
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<p>I'd say "consistent scores" and nothing more.</p>
<p>My DS who's pretty bright, has severe ADD, and was given no extended time accommodations for the SAT, took the SAT I (old) twice. The first time he got a combined score of 1020; the second time a 1040. A practice test beforehand with a highly regarded educational consultant with 0-25% time accommodation per section yielded a 1250...but it didn't count obviously. Son has 3.6++ GPA and great ECs and community service, and he's a great guy...willing to help any one at any time with anything.</p>
<p>So, for me and directed to the broader audience of this thread, the bottom line is that the scores are not the only indicator of success or achievement. They are not limiting in any way. DS was accepted into a great LAC rolling EA with a solid merit package.</p>
<p>I'm still not sure I understand the point of this thread.</p>
<p>As I understand it from the folks on this board, SATs really measure ability. If that's true, then ability is inherited from mom and dad...so no reason to brag or sulk...it's your "reality". It's GPA and enthusiasm all the way...what you do with what you got.</p>
<p>I hope that I don't offend anyone with this remark, but I feel very strongly that smirking at or demeaning someone who gets the scores highlighted in this thread (or being self-deprecating) is like intellectual racism. You're born with what you're born with. If you're favored, be happy, but humble. If you're not, then work your tail off because there will be a lot of lazy, self-possessed, bright kids out there that you can easily overtake with good old fashioned hard work.</p>
<p>I'm for fairness and equity. I'm for the little guy (or gal). This board is about raising up everyone who posts here. How can young people who come to this board feel safe and secure to share their concerns, if they feel that we will bash their sincere achievements...however modest? I celebrate their courage and effort. Keep up the good work! OB</p>
<p>someon got a 400 on the old SAT. I think I can mention his name b/c he is a Upenn graduate who works at UCI and took just to get the lowest score. Heck he even made a website. I just laughed at the site. His name is Colin Fahey if u want to google his website. I personally loved it and i plan on having a "Sad, sad SAT score" later when i get a job the lowest possible 600.</p>
<p>I know someone who got like a 1400 on the new SAT.....</p>
<p>I am glad to see all of the discussion regarding the SAT. I agree, it is important - but the question remains, just how much? There are exceptions to everything and everyone. I am gifted, in my 7th year of IB, have an IQ score of 160, weighted gpa of 4.5 and guess what? I got a combined score of 1260 on my math and cr! And no, my school does not inflate the grades (college adcoms already know this,due to the reputation of my school's program). So, what it boils down to is that I am a hard working individual that can't perform well on the SAT. One lousy day of test taking will not take away all of my hard work in school and out of school (ECs). My "lousy" SAT score may keep me out of the schools of my choice, but it won't prevent me from being a successful person.</p>
<p>^^^ You act like your 1260 is an 800 on the new test. <em>gasp, shock, horror!</em></p>
<p>Sometimes I hate CC just for this reason: nowhere else would a 1260 be "lousy".</p>
<p>It is better than average nationally but lousy compared to others on CC. It is a shame because my SAT scores do not match my other demonstrated achievements and abilities over the course of 4 + years! Logical would imply that since a perfect SAT score CANNOT get you in; then a "better than average" SAT score can't keep you out. At least that is what I would like to believe. However, private messages and other posts are telling me I don't have a shot with some competitive schools where I want to apply.</p>
<p>The average SAT score has risen over the past 25 years or so. Although there is a larger pool of people taking the SAT, does the increase in average suggest people are smarter now than they were 25 years ago OR better coached and prepared OR are more educated? I do not believe high SAT scores = high IQ (I am a good example!). I am sure it is a good indicator of how well someone will do in college but of course there are many other challenges people face in college that have absolutely nothing to do with the SAT test (emotional challenges, maturity, etc.) I know they are a necessary 'evil' because colleges do need something other than grades, recs and ECs to evaluate a candidate. What I do know, is that my GPA and the difficulty of the program I have chosen to take will trump a high SAT score. However, compared to someone who has equal creditionals as myself AND a high SAT score - then, well, you know the outcome :(</p>
<p>man..think about it, colleges should be more progressive nowadays. with this in mind, SAT scores can't be the main determining factor. Cause you guys know, good GPA shows good work ethic. Why do you guys think most essays ask somewhere along the lines of "What are you going to do to contribute to our school?" Of course, when your GPA is above 3.9, you shouldn't have 1000 or something. But you get the gist, right? People out there, don't get depressed about your SAT scores. We are gunna take it tomorrow so GOOD LUCK TO everyone!just don't be nervous. it insn't a die or live decision. no, seriously.........:)</p>
<p>1420 uhumm</p>
<p>A girl I know got a 1330. Two friends of mine got 1540s, or somewhere in that area.</p>
<p>Also heard about a football player who got 900 or so.</p>
<p>my friend got a 400... he did a hell of a job filling in the bubbles for his name. While I think he had difficulty working on the social security numbers portion because he was in the process of learning how to count, overall he had a spectacular performance.</p>