<p>Are you one?? Know anybody…plzzz list GpA/HOOKS!</p>
<p>Yes it is possible - but usually reserved for those with a HARDCORE hook (as in finding a method of dating crocodile teeth - search google for something like ‘super applicants’ it was either in nytimes or nytimes mag or new yorker…) or URM status. But those are really the only cases where a <2000 will get you into the ivies…</p>
<p>If you’re just speaking of ‘selective colleges’ in general, there are a lot of ‘selective’ colleges that will give you merit for <2000. Check out collegeboard.com for average SAT/ACT scores.</p>
<p>I know someone who got into Wesleyan with a 29 (1300 on a 1600 SAT scale). LAC’s are very interested in the person as a whole & will look beyond scores.</p>
<p>I also know people who got into U of M with much lower scores than a 2000. It is considered selective.</p>
<p>As far as ivies go, I think you’d have to have an amazing hook to get in with less than 2000. But anything is possible. Try! All they can say is no. Just don’t put all your eggs in the basket!</p>
<p>A lot of sub-2000 people get into selective colleges for athletic reasons…</p>
<p>Ofcourse you can get into a selective college with less than 2000.
I know a bunch of people who got into Georgetown, Wellesley, George Washington, BC, Tufts, Upenn, all with less than 2000. No special hooks really. 1 of them was legacy at georgetown and this one girl was at Wellesley. Dude, more than 25% of the ppl entering Middlebury and BC have less than 2000. For Harvard and Princeton, I’m sure there are a few entering, not too many though.</p>
<p>Someone mentioned UMich; since its a state university, the in-state / out-of-state distinction is prevalent. Its not too uncommon for in-state applicants to get selected with sub-2000 scores but quite uncommon for out-of-state applicants.</p>
<p>I know someone who got into columbia with a 1260/1600 sat and 97 weighted avg (and a 30 act, i believe). However, I think Columbia is notorious for looking at the whole picture and not paying all that much attention to sat scores.</p>
<p>Furthermore, if you look on the Columbia board, you’ll see less than stellar scoes who were accepted (as well as many high scores, obviously). It’s really all about what you can bring to them.</p>
<p>Bard
1870 SAT (Ewww…I know)…but a 30 ACT</p>