1930: good SAT score, or not quite enough?

Test Preparation
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<p>I recently retook the SATs & scored a 1930 (660 cr, 630 m, 640 w).</p>

<p>I average a 90.5 GPA, and have taken a total of 5 AP courses, one being an after school class. I’m involved in 12 clubs, holding leadership in 5 & I run track and cheer competitively. </p>

<p>My question is, what schools could I get into with that SAT score? Is it high enough, or should I retake? Any ideas on what schools would be a good fit?</p>

<p>Some of the schools I’m interested in applying to are:
Lehigh
Lafayette
Villanova
Notre Dame
Boston University
Fordham
Holy Cross
TCNJ
George Washington</p>

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<p>That is an excellent score. Good job.</p>

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<p>It is a fine score for the colleges you are applying for.</p>

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<p>Good except for Notre Dame which would put your score in <25%.</p>

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<p>What tier would those scores put me in? I don’t want to aim too high and only recieve rejection letters in the mail.</p>

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<p>I’d say top tier.</p>

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<p>^Top tier is Ivies + MSC</p>

<p>Those scores are good enough for most 2nd tier schools - although for notre dame your going to need to do better.</p>

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<p>Yah, Notre Dame is my reach - I doubt I’d get in even if I raised my score, due to my low GPA. You don’t think I should retake the SAT? My first score was a 1750; I’m not sure how much higer I could go up if I bothered taking it a third time.</p>

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<p>Dude there are people who have sub 2000 at top tier schools. So he could probably get there.</p>

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<p>You don’t need to retake. 1930 is in the upper bound for most of those schools.</p>

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<p>^^What!?! 90.5 GPA is low? I’m #2 ranked with a 92 GPA…</p>

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<p>^ #2 at my school has a 98.90! You’re so lucky!</p>

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<p>Our teachers only give out 1 or 2 grades above a 90.</p>

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<p>I think GPA varies with school, thats where SAT and SAT 2 scores come in.</p>

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<p>For my school, a 90.5 anything special ! Luckily, we don’t rank due to our small size. However, it seems like a 90 is barely good enough to get into any of these schools … That’s why I’m placing so much value on SAT scores. My dad wants me to bring it up to a 2100, but I doubt I could get that high.</p>

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<p>being a girl helps to get into notredame, but it will still be a big reach.</p>

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<p>Gender is a major factor in admission ?</p>

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<p>usually not but some schools just have more guy applicants than girls and vice versa and want to have about 50% each.</p>

<p>Its a minor difference but just pointing it out.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the help ! This application process is so stressful; any bit of advice means a lot.</p>

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<h1>2 at my school has a 108…</h1>