BRJ-CT

My sister is applying to UConn this Fall, I didn't a few years ago, because it was too big for my learning style. She is interested in Bio and English. Her SAT/ACT scores so far are mediocore with math really pulling her scores down, but mainly it has to do with anxiety and keeping concentration for 4 hours. She does well in school, mostly A's and got mostly 4 and 5's on AP's (one 3) She does 3 EC's and has an internship at Yale.
My question is how will lower SAT scores be perceived by UConn if all other things are okay? Her last ACT was 24 (she's taking again this month) and her SAT was a 500 in Math and over 600 in one score and 580 in another. She is retaking that next week. She was sick and missed one test date last Spring. SAT subjects were in low 600's.
Any thoughts? She's worried but didn't want to ask about it on her tour, she felt embarassed.
Thanks!

ThePhilosopher

What is her GPA (unweighted)?

BRJ-CT

Since she gets mostly A's and has at least 3 AP classes, I think it is around 3.80, give or take a few points. They don't put it on the report card, but she asked the end of last year. It was 4.0 end of Junior year, but I don't think it was weighted.

ThePhilosopher

I would say she has a good chance at admittance then. The ACT is what should be submitted at this point. Subject tests may help, but aren't looked at as a primary decision influencer. If she can raise her act score a few points, then that will be good.

BRJ-CT

Thanks, I'll tell her, I'm sure she will be trying although each test takes on a lot of importance. She will be taking a class at Yale too but that probably wont get in her EA application. I told her I thought EA would be better....not sure though.

ThePhilosopher

It is always better to apply EA. The Yale class will not play a big role in admissions.