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<p>it is obvious, that you still do not know what is bothering you. I really do not have the time to put it into bold for you like I did last time. I have addressed both the CR issue and Asian Race issue in my posts. So everything the OP asked about has been addressed. I do not think there was any need to tell me I am doing something in her cheerios. It would be enough to simply say you disagree with me. So, please stop posting to me thanks.</p>
<p>“In 1995, the Board dropped Scholastic Assessment Test, making SAT a three-letter brand name that does not stand for anything. That same year, the Board made a questionable decision to “recenter” the test. In part because of a long term increase in the proportion of low-income students taking the SAT, scores had declined from an original average of 500 on both the verbal and math portions to 430 on the verbal and 480 on math. With some statistical jiggling, the averages were restored to 500 on both parts. The new scale means that historical comparisons are harder. If your cousin Joe scored 600 on the Verbal section twenty years ago, you’ll need a 650 (more or less) on the Critical Reasoning to match him. The difference is particularly pronounced on the high end of the scale, where scores in the 700s are much more common than they were before recentering.” (Fiske Guide to getting into the right college, pg 201-2)</p>
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<p>I am afraid I have to side with Sikorsky. This is an odd point to be noting.</p>
<p>I am merely showing that Sikorsky is not coming from left-field with his observation, so you should not be frustrated with him. You are both senior members so I don’t see why there needs to be any disagreement. :)</p>
<p>^I agree and about as odd as someone thinking Asians require higher SAT scores to get into top universities. That was my point.</p>
<p>Oh, I see. I haven’t made up my mind on that topic. I suppose it is a self-perpetuating theory though, with high scoring Asian students inspiring (or guilting) other Asian students to score higher. </p>
<p>Either that or they just happen to have higher scores. ;)</p>
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Well, I took an SAT prep class over the summer and it really helped me. Reading is still really hard for me though… But don’t worry! Standardized tests like the SAT only measure how well you can take the test. Just because someone has a high score on something he or she took on a Saturday morning in a school does not guarantee college acceptance. Work on making the rest of your application great! :)</p>
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Thank you! You’re awesome as well and I’m sure you did just fine! I live in Florida… but I visited Rice a few weeks ago and now it’s at the top of my list because I loved it so much!</p>
<p>Hi perazziman and Sikorsky, I appreciate both of you for trying to help out; perazziman brought up a point I’ve never realized before, and Sikorsky asked the questions I would have been too much of a coward to ask. I understand where perazziman is coming from though. (And no, Sikorsky, I do not know Greek, so your analogy was valid :D)</p>
<p>As for the Asian thing… I do think it’s true, mainly because of the many Asians I know who, with better grades, more extracurriculars, etc. than non-Asians, still could not get in highly selective schools, whereas the non-Asians with ok grades and less extracurriculars, etc. did get in. I don’t want to start anything though; it’s just something I’ve noticed.</p>
<p>I’ve decided not to take the SAT again because I need to focus on other things, as many of you suggested. Thank you all for responding, I truly appreciate it!</p>
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<p>Either that or people with CR 750+ just happen to get in more frequently. So, I thought I would share another self-perpetuating theory for those who like to keep an open mind on such things. :)</p>
<p>ps: As an Asian myself.</p>
<p>Well that theory gladdens me. (I scored 800 twice.)
Although an 800 is probably a 730 on the old Verbal. ;)</p>
<p>Sadly, I am not of Asian descent nor do I like closed minds (claustrophobia).</p>
<p>^Then, I would say, well done, historically your SAT scores are where they need to be, it is time to think about other parts of the application. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thank you, and I wish your son good luck!</p>
<p>wow you are just an inspiration</p>
<p>@an931a oh wow i really appreciate that</p>
<p>A 2300+? Oh my god, that is an exceptional score, I hope you don’t mind me asking: but what course did you use to achieve that score? It would really help me out with my wish to score a 2000+, I’d really appreciate it if you could help me out, you don’t have to tell if you don’t want to, though. Thanks in advance. :)</p>
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Sorry I didn’t see this until now! I can’t reply to private messages because you need to have at least 15 posts xD but I took a Princeton Review SAT class when I was in Taiwan over the summer. I’m pretty sure they have classes in America too. It helped me a lot, so you should look into it!</p>
<p>Do colleges even know how many times you took the SAT? I thought they had something called SCORE CHOICE where the student just picked the highest of the SAT scores and sent it on to the colleges to which he/she was applying. I thought the colleges never ev en saw the scores you didn’t want them to see. If that’s true, why wouldn’t you take the SAT multiple times?</p>
<p>labbydog, most of the time they do not know. A very small number of top colleges (less than 10) require that all scores be sent. The other thing you need to know is that score choice will probably cost you more. You get four free score sends each time your student takes the SAT (regular or subject test). But you have to decide which colleges BEFORE you know your scores. 
If you want tight control over it, it will cost you $11 later to send them to each school.</p>
<p>Because my D is applying to some pretty high level schools, and we thought her standardized tests would be one of the strongest parts of her application, we decided it was worth the cost to do score choice. Remember our discussion on the other thread about taking the test a couple of times, plus a couple of subject test dates? We pretty much waited until ALL her testing was done, then picked and chose which scores to send. Now… almost all colleges superscore (cherry pick the best score from each sitting), so we ended up sending both of her SAT sittings anyway. But we left out some early poor subject test performances. No point in getting those numbers in their heads. :)</p>
<p>Thanks intparent. You seem to know the ropes very well and have been extremely helpful. I see I have a lot to learn!</p>
<p>No,your scores are fine i am sure you will do well. Just keep up the grades with school and everything will be set</p>