<p>If its all scores, I’d assume it meant even without the writing</p>
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<p>I looked through a review book and took three practice tests over three days and that was enough for me. A 690 isn’t that bad, but for top colleges you’re probably going to want to get 750+ especially since the curve for math 2 is so generous</p>
<p>Thank you ccuser6 and jgraider. I got 730 yesterday. <em>celebrates</em>My problem is basically time. I know everything but cant do it fast enough.</p>
<p>I think i’ll manage a 750 plus, but i’m determined to get that perfect score.</p>
<p>Oh and do internationals have to send some financial aid forms right now too?</p>
<p>I’m confused. Do teachers submit letters of rec or do they fill out the teacher evaluation form?</p>
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<p>They fill out the teacher evaluation form which has a place where they basically write the rec</p>
<p>I am so hoping for an acceptance letter from Yale 
I do have a question, though: I have my whole application done and submitted via CommonApp, but my teacher recommendations aren’t in yet. Do those need to be in before I get the e-mail confirmation? Or should I be worried because I haven’t received it yet?</p>
<p>THanks!</p>
<p>Well, at least wait until the deadline is over before starting to worry… 
And it doesn’t matter if they receive you app “in pieces”, but I guess they won’t actually print it before having everything</p>
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Why wouldn’t you just take the SAT again this fall and apply regular decision, instead of applying SCEA with what you call average SAT scores? Atleast then you’ll have more than just hope.</p>
<p>Also, to everyone who were complaining about putting a “no” on the release authorization form for relinquishing your rights to see your recommendations, there is a way to change your answer to yes after you submit it. Just e-mail the Common App team and be polite and they’ll be more than happy to help you out, that’s what I did.</p>
<p>Because I probably won’t be able to raise it that much. I have a 2230, and I’m pretty sure increasing by 50 or 60 points would not help me that significantly. I’d rather write a great essay, not retake the SATs, and take two more SAT IIs.</p>
<p>^^omg seriously? You’ve just made my day.</p>
<p>augh never mind I already submitted one of my recs. I’m still screwed.</p>
<p>@Sara12,</p>
<p>In my opinion, a 2230 is DEFINITELY not a score to be worried about, as long as the rest of your App is good you have a great chance at Yale. My friend got into Yale with a 2100. The way you were talking I thought you had like a 1950 or something…</p>
<p>Really? Wow. Thanks, overachiever92. I’m a bit of a pessimist about college admissions. Since I was young, I have always prepared for the worst to protect myself.</p>
<p>I’m writing my Yale essay now. It’s about 640 words. How much should I cut it down? I know Yale says a max of 500… but would 550 be okay?</p>
<p>I think 550 is ok, but its really important to try to make your’ writing as succinct as possible. If 640 is your rough draft, you should definitely be able to cut it down into 500-550 words. As much as possible, I would try to stick under the 500 mark, just because the Y website says so.</p>
<p>I’ll keep editing! (It’s actually an essay I wrote for a college resume project in class, so this is the fourth draft). I will try to get it under 500 if possible. Thanks.</p>
<p>Yale doesn’t actually say 500 MAX for the Common App essay (that for the supplement), they say AROUND 500 words which means that a range of about 470-560 words should be fine.</p>
<p>Damn. And I thought my 617 was good.</p>
<p>Will Yale look at self-studied APs as a proof of you being motivated and likely to prosper in college? I’m international and I self studied 10 APs and scored 5 on all of them.</p>
<p>^^^10 self studied APs scoring all fives proof of “being motivated and likely to prosper in college”???</p>
<p>Seriously? Do you seriously NOT know the answer to that question? For a person who purports a five on Calc BC, it seems your analytical skills have abandoned you.</p>