The question about minimum SAT scores..

<p>I saw that minimum score for Verbal is 620-640. But I saw some folks who didn't get this score and got in.(There are some in official stats in this forum, too.) How is this possible? One got 570/800/630, and the other got 600/7x0/6x0..and so on..
Also, according to collegeboard, middle range of verbal score for Mcgill is 620-720. This means there are many people 'below' 620. Can anyone explain this?</p>

<p>If you score much higher than the posted minimums on the math/writing section(s) they might make an exception.</p>

<p>I didn't make the ACT Science Reasoning Cutoff, but I did score much higher than the posted minimums in Math and English -- and I was admitted.</p>

<p>Supposedly, from a previous member, her/his friend scored just below the minimum score for one of the SATIIs by 10pts and was rejected. Who knows?</p>

<p>Thanks! Quick response!</p>

<p>I'd say to never look at minimums as though they are concrete walls. If a school wants you, they'll take you. You do need to offer something appealing though...</p>