<p>Somesenior,</p>
<p>You are partially correct. It IS a predictor of success, ie GPA. The exceptions you refer to are possible, and do happen on occasion. Though, ON AVERAGE, people with high SATs, like the people on these boards are highly motivated and intelligent people. Nearly all of them will continue their amazing drive and continue to do well in college. A miniscule number might be overcome with laziness and screw up, though the chances are quite small.</p>
<p>Logically, how can one argue that class rank, HS-GPA etc, are better predictors than a standardized test? To me, that makes absolutely no sense. Not implying you have made that argument. Only thinking out loud here.</p>