<p>I took the SAT quite a few months ago, and I tried my best studying for it. When I got my scores I was really shocked because I got 1110 (I know, it’s terrible!). I plan to take it again and prepare better for it, but do you think colleges will be more flexible with terrible scores if I am from another country and English is my second language?</p>
<p>By the way, I have a 3.6 non-weighted GPA and a 4.3 weighted GPA. I am also taking all college classes in my local 2-year college because I am in a dual credit carter school.</p>
<p>So you know my bias, I’m an SAT tutor as well as a college graduate.
Bagels4Life: I do NOT believe most universities will grant you an exception for your language barrier. That’s because they expect you to be taking difficult courses entirely in English. If anything you might have to take more tests, including the TOEFL to prove to them that you can manage. Entry is difficult!</p>
<p>I know, that sounds like bad news. The good news is that you can improve your SAT scores with practice. Buy the Collegeboard blue book and do a ton of tests.</p>
<p>That being said, I know an international graduate student who got into a rigorous program without exception. Once she was in the program, they were easier on her by giving her 50% more time on tests. They considered it a special accommodation for a disadvantage/disability.</p>