Sat 2400

Test Preparation
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<p>So, my question is that if you get 2400 on SAT score, then would it be most likely to be accepted by Ivy League universities in USA?
I heard that some people got 2400 in SAT, but Harvard University(where he sent his application) didn't accept him. o_O How is this possible? He did everything perfect. </p>

<p>I am really studying hard. Even though I am in 8th grade. I already mastered Calculus 2, high school physics, and biology.
I am memorized 1650 vocabulary words so far, and didn't take any practice tests yet. :(
But what I am worrying about is that even if I get great score in SAT, will I be accepted to school I want to attend to?</p>

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<p>The SAT is just one of many factors that elite (or any) colleges consider.
Getting a 2400 is an amazing feat—but not appreciably more significant than getting a 2300+. It’s usually a matter of 3-4 questions. </p>

<p>A super-high SAT score is just a prerequisite to get into Harvard, meaning they won’t really consider you seriously without it (unless there are mitigating circumstances, i.e. URM, athlete, immigrant, creative passion etc.).</p>

<p>Harvard and company take into account grades, extracurricular activities, passion, essays, teacher recommendations, AND SATs.</p>

<p>But it’s impossible to say that any one factor guarantees admission to Harvard. In fact, it’s hard to even say that any combination of factors makes admission to Harvard probable. </p>

<p>A 2400 with no extracurriculars and no interests will not go nearly as far as a 2280 complimented by an application rich in awards, leadership positions, colorful and passionate essays, and glowing teacher recommendations.</p>

<p>You’re in 8th grade. My advice is to try to work hard in school and maintain the best GPA you can, get involved in extracurricular stuff you enjoy, and work hard so that you can eventually become the leader or head of whatever you’re interested in. Make personal relationships with teachers so that they can write more than “he is the best student I ever had, (insert more trite BS).”</p>

<p>A final note about the SAT:
The SAT is a contrived, arbitrary, and capricious measure of a very specific type of reasoning intelligence. It fails to capture any type of creative, personal, or artistic intelligence. It just tests dry reasoning skills. Harvard and company don’t want people who are just dry logicians. Hence, other stuff matters.</p>

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<p>Yes, a low SAT score can hurt your college application, but a high score (2350+) doesn’t really make an applicant stand out, i.e. it’s usually not the deciding factor at the best schools. Focus more on keeping a solid GPA and doing what you’re interested in.</p>

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<p>The hell you worrying about the sat about now if you’re in eigth grade jesus christ enjoy all the free time you have while you can middle school is the last time you don’t have to give a crap about school</p>

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<p>I have 4.00 every quarter never got lower than 4.00.
And I am learning computer programming language C for my interest.
And I volunteered, and am in a basketball team.
Do I have a chance?</p>

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<p>You’re in 8th grade. I wouldn’t worry about these things yet.</p>

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<p>lolololololol</p>

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<p>Don’t be harsh on the kid.
Two kids who have 2400 from my children’s school did not get to the top 10 schools.
You need to have passion in some EC.
Since you are good at math, you should google the following: AoPS, AMC, AIME, USAMO, USACO, Physics Olympiad and other science competitions.</p>

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<p>Well the admission process is holistic so other factors will affect your chance too.</p>

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<p>Thanks . :)</p>

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<p>“■■■■■! ■■■■■ in the dungeon!”
-Professor Quirrell </p>

<p>No, but seriously, the SAT is just one factor that they factor in. The Ivies have tons of people apply to them who have 2300+ SAT scores; a fair number have 2400s. To distinguish those applicants, the Ivies look at extracurriculars, essays, etc.</p>

<p>Are you international, btw?</p>

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<p>Just a side note, they’re revving up to change the SAT before you’ll take it, so any intense studying you do now specifically for the current test will be wasted. </p>

<p>You’re in 8th grade. Don’t let this stuff overwhelm you so young! Develop stress management tactics, and perhaps stay off CC. Enjoy life a little, and develop yourself as a person. </p>

<p>Find ECs that you genuinely love. Become a leader at something you’re passionate about. Looking at your classes, you’re obviously way ahead of the game with your class load, taking calc 2 as a 8th grader is intense. Keep going, but don’t overload yourself. </p>

<p>Figure out who you are and who you want to be in the coming years. The right college (which may or may not be Harvard) will be where you end up going. Good luck</p>

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<p>Too bad they are taking out vocab from the SAT… LOL.</p>

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<p>I don’t know if the things you said are real, but I don’t really care. To answer your question - yeah, you can get a 2400 and not get in. It’s about other things too which you shouldn’t care about if you’re in EIGHTH GRADE.</p>

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<p>A kid from my school got a 2400 in 8th grade, but didnt get into Harvard…</p>

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<p>No sir. I am not an international student or exchange student.</p>

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<p>Thanks and yeah I will go for EC for my best. And for math, generally I like math. :)</p>

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<p>I don’t ever lie, sir. That’s why sometimes I surprise people to nuts. :)</p>

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<p>Really? That kid will be depressed by now. :(</p>