<p>My son got 740 reading, 750 math, 620 writing. He really doesn't want to take another test. Do colleges count the writing very much? I thought I heard that some don't look at it since they have their own essay questions...</p>
<p>Most colleges are still figuring out how to weight the SAT writing test. The essays are usually a good indicator of how well a person writes so they have good weight.</p>
<p>Sigh, he should take it again...</p>
<p>Depends on where he is applying, vast majority of state colleges and many privates (including Georgetown) still are not considering the writing section at all. Ivies and other high ranks are considering it, somewhat like an SAT II, but are still somewhat cautious because they want more experience with the test. Also, be aware that many of those same colleges are not yet convinced that it indicates how well a person writes.</p>
<p>Notre Dame does not consider writing section....</p>
<p>i would advise to look on school websites and look at the freshman requirements section... and it should tell you there</p>
<p>those are great scores by the way..... you should be very proud</p>
<p>Does u S has taken any AP or SATII that deals w/ English? (let's just say, AP Eng Lang?) This can cover up Writing. (I find it awkward, why hasn't u r S posted this question? is he THAT busy?)</p>
<p>Here's a list of how colleges consider the writing section. I'm not sure how up-to-date it is. </p>
<p>Marathon, thanks! That link is exactly what I was wondering about.</p>
<p>Chillin, thanks, they are great scores (except compared to the folks on CC!).</p>
<p>asidkhan, good points about the SAT II and AP, but what?? S wouldn't spend two seconds on CC. Let's just say he's laid back about college, testing, and the whole strategic thing : )</p>
<p>I'm asi*f*khan speaking:- so r u PUSHING him front? I mean like he might be academically awesome but what about his motivation (which is most important for anything and everything and anywhere!)</p>
<p>asifkhan, yes, it's a fine line between pushing and helping. S is really motivated when he's passionate about something, like athletics, art and science. But he's not "strategic" as far as planning far ahead and gaming the admissions system. The lack of shrewdness is one of the things that makes him so dear. He'll probably be a brilliant but poor scientist, not a high-powered attorney. So, anyway, good for you, joining and participating on CC!</p>
<p>alrite I got it! But would u plz clarify what does 'brilliant but poor scientist' mean? (do u mean poor in sense of having less wealth?)</p>
<p>Yes, not wealthy, but a good one. If he got rich, it would be by accident or competence, not design!</p>
<p>do u tell ur son these things?</p>
<p>that kaplan link is BS cause I just contacted one of the schools that was listed under "lesser weight" nd the admissions assisant director told me it is considered equal weight</p>
<p>1 more reason to hate kaplan.</p>
<p>lol what r the other reasons??</p>
<p>evryone in CC seems to hate Kaplan completely! i haven't had any exact reason to hate it yet, but I can feel too that they might not be doing well enough to compete w/ other companies,etc. I've real grudge about one specific thing of Kaplan however---their SAT prep books, (they r SO AWESOME! Better than the Blue book or the real tests! I wonder from where do they get such cool test makers whose test making ability is 'remarkably remarkable'!) (just kidding, well, rather sarcastically! lol!)</p>
<p>In the package we received from Carnegie Mellon acknowledging my D's application, her SATI Writing score was listed with her SAT II's...interesting. BTW, CMU is great in tracking and documenting all aspects of contacts and the application.</p>