<p>And by "scores," I don't mean something EXTREMELY low, I mean something that is considered above average nationally, but isn't exactly a 2300+ / 34+.</p>
<p>IMHO I think a hgh GPA shows what kind of overall student you are. A high test score shows you knew how to study for one test.</p>
<p>but GPA depends on the school; for example, a 4.0 in a lame public school would not be equal to a 3.5 in a more competitive one, while scores are an objective way to compare applicants…at least, that’s what I think :)</p>
<p>a bit lower GPA in a very rigorous curriculum and high scores could indicate a heavy schedule and grade deflation at a school–
better than high GPA and low scores which seems to indicate grade inflation</p>
<p>High Score(1200/1600) + Low Gpa(83/100)</p>
<p>Some kids have a Low Score(1000/1600) + High Gpa(90+), which makes no sense, its from grade inflation and/or sucking up, trying really hard and having no social life.</p>
<p>I have a 3.7 gpa and scored a 2310 when I took the SAT. I suppose that makes me low GPA + high score. Since I’ve already been accepted to my school of choice, I’m happy being in that group.</p>
<p>I concede defeat. Your answers make sense.</p>
<p>It depends on your personality and those of the schools you like. There are the pluggers with high GPA and low scores, and the brilliant bored/lazy with the opposite, and there are schools for both (and everyone else, too).</p>
<p>How do you know what schools want? JW, I have low Gpa(83/100) and high SATs(1200/1600).</p>
<p>I think colleges seem to prefer higher GPA’s with a decent score. Which is just too bad, considering I (somewhat) have the opposite. 3.3-ish UW (I calculated that myself and it might be wrong) and 1410/1600.</p>
<p>But I think I’d rather have a 3.8 and 1900/2400.</p>
<p>i’d stick with what i have. High GPA+Ok score 3.89, 2070/2400 (1380/1600)</p>
<p>3.89 = High Gpa
2070 = High SATs</p>
<p>I will I had that. :)</p>
<p>I don’t think high GPA and low scores necessarily suggest grade inflation. Scores are the result only a single point in time. The results could reflect a myriad of circumstances. Some relatively weak students can game the SAT through very focused and concentrated study if they really set their mind to it. </p>
<p>However, it takes years of considerable work and consistency to achieve a high GPA – particularly so if the course selection reflects significant rigor. I believe there is also a stronger correlation between GPA + rigorous H.S. curriculum and success in college than test scores. Thus, I think GPA + curriculum generally carries more weight.</p>
<p>I got low GPA and High scores (2100 SAT/32 ACT/3.65 GPA)</p>
<p>My school really does not do the weighted stuff, so if it did, I would be in a lot better position. My courseload/AP’s would bring me up to a 4.0 W at most places…</p>
<p>Which combo would I prefer? I’ll let y’all know in April ;)</p>
<p>As someone with a medium-low GPA (3.3) and a medium-high ACT score (29), I would love to possess the reverse. LACs look more at transcripts than at test scores, and that worries me.</p>
<p>I’d rather have a high GPA and a ok test scores. Their is no denying the omnipotence of GPA when it comes to admissions.</p>
<p>I have a low GPA but a good score (750 in each SAT section - first try). Honestly, I’d rather have the mediocre GPA because I feel like a low test score sets you at a disadvantage more quickly (easy with compare against other applicants).</p>
<p>However, at least for me, maintaining a good GPA with a difficult course load was A LOT harder than studying for one test (especially one that doesn’t require learning anything new).</p>
<p>In terms of GPA, with numbers alone, it’s hard to judge since there’s so many variables such as the rigor of attending school and classes.</p>
<p>It depends on school. Nowadays, it’s trendy to disregard SATs because there’s always some new study proving that SATs don’t test aptitude or predict college performance along with success stories of people like Sotomayer who did poorly on the SATs but eventually graduated summa cumme laude from Princeton.</p>