SAT II's at Midd

<p>I know that you can submit 3 SAT Subject Tests at Middlebury instead of the ACT or SAT. Does anyone know what percent of applicants do this? </p>

<p>My SAT II Scores:</p>

<p>Bio E - 770 (June 2011)
World History - 780 (June 2011)
Math II - 780+ (assuming after I retake and study for October date)</p>

<p>At what point should I submit the ACT? If it is 32+? Like what would be the appropriate margin to go ahead and submit it. I'm retaking in September and aiming 34+, but I just want to play it safe.</p>

<p>Will I still have a good shot if I submit the subject tests scores that I received?</p>

<p>Your SAT 2 scores are excellent. I would submit those without hesitation. I might submit an ACT score of 32, but would certainly submit an ACT score of 33 or higher.</p>

<p>Your SAT 2s are so good, I don’t think the ACT can hurt you, and you really don’t need it, because your excellent scores are in different subject areas-not just all math/science</p>

<p>Haha so basically a waste of $10? If so, I think I’ll only submit with 33+.</p>

<p>Does anyone know the acceptance rate for students who submit only SAT 2s relative to ACT and SAT submitting students. Couldn’t find it in Midd’s CDS.</p>

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<p>To my knowledge, that information has never been publicly released.</p>

<p>Just make sure your essay is well-written, and if one of your recs mentions how well you communicate in writing, you’re good.
Hope you have the grades to match-nice job.</p>

<p>I just noticed you don’t really have a 780 in math? I never chance on “projected” scores.</p>

<p>If you have a 780, don’t waste your time re-taking. Spend the day on a community service project, that will do more for you than 10-20 more points on that math2.</p>

<p>My daughter had an ACT composite of 33 and that did not get her in for the class of 2015. We sent in every score of every standardized test she had taken because she was higher on some tests than on others–i.e. she got a 780 on the writing portion of the SAT but did not do as well on the writing portion of the ACT. She got a perfect 36 on the Math part of the ACT, but only got a 700 on the Math part of the SAT. She got a perfect 36 on the English part of the ACT, but only got a 670 on the critical reading portion of the SAT. We felt that to see her in toto we needed to send everything–figuring that if they took all the scores and used the best parts to her advantage (as most schools say they will do if you submit everything) it would be worthwhile. Now I am thinking we sent too much. She made the waiting list but did not get in. Her unweighted GPA was about a 3.93 and a weighted GPA of 4.1+ or so. She was totally in the ballpark of admitted students in every way, but that didn’t do the trick. I am sure they could have filled their class many times with qualified students. Having good stats is essential, but on some level it is the luck of the draw on getting in. I would stick with your SAT II scores only for now, but submit your ACT scores only if they are 34 or higher on the composite.</p>

<p>For what it’s worth, my son was acceted for the class of14 with similar sat II scores: 800 (a language), 800 (history), and 770 (a science). You should be good as far as testing goes.</p>

<p>Thank you for everyone’s input!</p>

<p>@GDMACK, I’m really sorry to hear that. It’s a shame that not all qualified applicants can get accepted to schools they’d like. Where does your daughter attend now?</p>

<p>@OldbatesieDoc, I’m only projecting from practice tests for Math 2. I wasn’t asking for a chance, but more so if it’s worth sending the ACT score if the subject tests come out high (which bio and wh did). And tbh, Math 2 doesn’t seem difficult if adequate amounts of practice are put into it. </p>

<p>Just trying to maximize chances for admission…and it ultimately depends how your present yourself.</p>

<p>Right-so your scores will help, not hurt you.And with an above 730 Math2, you have taken enough standardized tests.</p>

<p>So work on your other fine attributes. It’s the package, not gamesmanship. I agree that taking the tests so many times just doesn’t help.</p>

<p>GMACK for the record-it really wasn’t sending in “too many” scores. It really is too many qualified people. Don’t beat yourself up.I hope your D is happy where she landed.</p>

<p>And as many know, my oldest S was waitlisted with 800 in CR and 760 in math, SAT2s all above 730, and a 4.0 in IB. He was just lucky enough to get off the waitlist. You have to have the package, but also get someone’s attention.</p>

<p>My daughter starts Colby College as a Freshman August 31. She will be doing their “Freshman Semester in Dijon, France” program. she is very excited about Colby, though Middlebury was her first choice. Honestly, Middlebury and Colby are so similiar (though more days of sunshine in Maine than in Vermont), I don’t think anyone is terribly dissapointed. The biggest plus of Middlebury for us (other than a slightly higher rankings than Colby) was that we live in California, and getting to Middlebury was going to be easier than getting to Colby. Honestly, if you ask many if not most people in California if they have heard of either Middlebury or Colby 50+% will say no. My daughter just felt more drawn to Middlebury than to Colby, at least until they released her from the wait list. We find our selves saying that Colby must be where she is meant to be.</p>

<p>Colby’s a great school and I’m sure she’ll love it there. Best of luck to her. I think there are a ton of schools where students can be happy and successful. Naturally, I’m biased toward Middlebury, but there’s no reason to be disappointed with Colby. </p>

<p>The whole ranking thing has gotten out of hand and ignores the fact that the quality of education at the top 25-30 schools in the country is probably equal. Former Middlebury President, John McCardell (I think that’s how you spell it), used to say that he hates the rankings, but it’s better to be ranked more highly - I’m paraphrasing. The point is, the rankings are a reality that have to be addressed by College administrations. They should offer a little guidance to potential students on which tier of schools to consider applying to. They should not be the determining factor in deciding which school to attend. I always tell applicants, fit is the most important thing about a school, not the ranking.</p>

<p>lol i got the 780 i predicted. exactly. right on the dot. </p>

<p>waste of money to submit my superscore 33 ACT i guess.</p>

<p>Hey nice job! Send it anyway, can’t hurt.</p>