<p>Funny, I got this question this morning from a HS junior.3
My answer: GPA 66% (as a shorthand for COURSEWORK), SAT et. al 33%. </p>
<p>When you stop to think about it, it does seem kind of absurd that a quick-timed TRICK test of basic english and math is so important in the offices of adcoms. What of those who process 20% slower than others, but are more thorough or insightful? It can take a score of 700 and make it a score of 600. What of those who can do actual calculus very well, but make silly mistakes in the basic algebra used for the SAT?</p>