<p>The applicant range is lower but you’re competing against people who are equally as qualified as you are, not people who don’t have a shot. When compared to the scores of all the students who have a legitimate shot at getting in, a 1490 won’t hurt you but it definitely be the reason for an acceptance. All it will do is confirm that you’re academically qualified. You’ll need to have stood out among people who also have great scores, so don’t rely on a 2260, a great score, to get you in. Like you said, it’s not all about scores, and people with 2200’s get in over people with 2350s. You’ve shown that you’re in the ‘acceptable’ range (same with the SAT 2) so it’ll come down to whether or not the admissions officers think that you’re a right fit for the school.</p>