<p>False, and lots of high SAT, low gpa students can attest to this.</p>
<p>The high SAT, low gpa student won't have to go to community college, but probably can cross tier one schools off their list unless they are also a star athlete or URM.</p>
<p>False. I was in a college planning seminar at school, and they said that if colleges see that you have high test scores and low grades, they'll think that you might be a good test taker, but you're lazy and don't perform in classes.</p>
<p>But again, it depends on what 'low' is.</p>
<p>Colleges will definately see you as lazy, but a good test taker if you have good SATs but, say, a 2.2. If you have a low'ish' GPA like 3.7 (which is pretty high by most standards, actually), then you won't be seen as lazy at all, and the SATs will help a lot if they're great. But it also depends on the school, too. 3.7 might be fine at some schools, but really hurt you in others.</p>
How about NYU? Do they prefer SAT over converted GPA of an International Student?
False, with very, very few exceptions.
I got a 2000 on the SAT first-time despite a 2.8 W GPA (2.7 UW). Low-income URM from NJ. I applied to 14 universities. Accepted to six (all in different states), rejected by eight. I was rejected by all six of my reaches, and I was also completely shut out of a state.
I’d say that it’s sometimes true. Essays and LORs are also key, though.
False- Colleges don’t just want smart students. The want smart students who will succeed in their environment. They don’t want smart, unmotivated students who will mess up their graduation rates. Success includes being part of the school community and trying hard in class.
Hey, can anybody tell me about NYU?
Make another thread
Given the fact that some schools (i.e Wake Forest) are now test optional, I would assume false.
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