calijecary

My son is a well rounded student: he has been on the student body, president/founder of Math Tutoring Club, volunteer in all type of school activities, varsity football player, varsity soccer player - all while holding a 5.0 GPA in the rigorous IB programme.

He has studied and taken three SAT tests and can't seem to break the 2,000 mark - he is stuck at 1940 SAT scores. Would an Ivy League type of school even look at him? Should we focus on the Great Schools that would consider accepting him and disregard the Ivy League Route?

Thank you for your feedback?

Proud Father.

jamiemose

Has he considered taking the ACT? Some students just do not perform well on the SAT, and while a 1940 is certainly not a score to scoff at, Ivy League schools have thousands of applicants with scores that are in the 2200-2400 range. The 5.0 GPA is certainly reflective of the dedication of your son and his aptitude as a student, but it might be that the SAT is not the right fit for him.

wilsun007

What kind of school does your son go to, if you don't mind? Is there a specific section that he has problems with?