<p>areyouseiousss:</p>
<p>Let me make something clear. I have never said that the OP has “no chance” at Yale based on his/her standardized test scores. What I said is that IN MY KIDS’ SCHOOLS, an unhooked kid would have little or no chance with scores in his range. That is based on history. It is accurate. The local record is relevant when you’re developing a college list. </p>
<p>Nor have I ever said that the ACT/SAT is the most important factor in an application. Grades and rigor of curriculum trump scores every time. Scores come next.</p>
<p>I don’t purport to know everything about college admissions, and I don’t say my word is law. I am a parent with a fair amount of experience with college admissions, and I try to be helpful on CC when I think I have something useful to contribute. I also try to be civilized in my postings. You might want to try some civility yourself.</p>