SAT II's for Georgetown

Colleges and Universities A-Z Georgetown University
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<p>It says you have to take three, but I didn't notice this until now and I only took two. Do I still have a chance of getting in or will they completely disregard my application?</p>

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<p>You still have a chance to get in - when I called and asked, the admissions secretary or student (whomever answered the phone) said vaguely that you had to “demonstrate your interest in other ways.”</p>

<p>Some other CCer said that he/she had got in without three SAT II’s.</p>

<p>However, be cognizant that it will definitely affect your chances, unless you have made up for it in some other way. Perhaps AP tests would help?</p>

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<p>Who knows how they look at these things, but I can only hope it’s not too critical. Son did pretty well on two, the rest… umm… not so much. I also do not recommend anyone take more than two tests at any one sitting. Son took five all told but the three he took on the same date ALL suffered.</p>

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<p>no, your application won’t be thrown out. Every year people on CC report being admitted with less than 3 SATII’s. (Granted, that proportion is fairly significant for EA, but it is very much the exception rather than the rule for RD.) Yes, it’s a potential weak point in your application. But if your other areas are strong enough, it can be compensated for.</p>

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<p>Not true Modadunn, i took three completely different tests (three different languages) and got 800, 770, and 730…</p>

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<p>Every student has a different test “endurance” (searching for the correct wording). I didn’t mind three tests in one day and scored 790physics, 790ushistory and 800mathII. I really think it comes down to how well the teacher taught the material and of course the student’s retention of material. So many teachers do not manage to cover material needed to take the test, students may not be aware of this prior to the test - I self taught myself where the class lacked but this is tricky to do in some subjects. Still, if you don’t need to take three in one day then play it safe and don’t is good advice.
Bigweight - what languages? Impressive!</p>