<p>I realized my mistake after I posted. I was talking BBA while you were obviously talking MBA. I didn’t know about the non-disclosure policy at HBS. Your links are very informative.</p>
<p>So you claimed that some of the more exclusive employers take SAT (in addition to GMAT) scores into consideration when hiring MBA grads. This is even more bizarre. It means whether I scored a couple hundred points more or less in a test 8-10 years ago would have an effect on whether I get my first round of interview!? I would think that my 4-year college GPA, my 3-5 years job performance, the prestige of my MBA degree, and what I accomplished in college and beyond would overshadow and more than compensate for what I did or did not do in high school. If they really need to look at some kind of standardized test scores, I would think that my GMAT score is a much better indicator of what I am capable of today. I’ve heard of companies using some form of psychological tests for screening … but that’s still testing my ability today.</p>
<p>I’m not questioning that some employers require you to disclose your SAT scores. I’ve seen a number of application forms routinely asking for that kind of information. I do question the importance of it especially regarding on-campus recruiting. Do you pre-screen applicants prior to the first on-campus interview based on his/her SAT scores? If so, I’d like to know how they weigh the SAT score against all the other factors I mentioned above … or do they simply cut off all applicants with subpar SAT scores?</p>
<p>I don’t know about private equity but I do know some kids with not so stellar SAT getting jobs and internships with Goldman, Citigroup, Big 4, etc.</p>
<p>I suppose we will need to hear from recruiters who have actually done this before to give us a more definitive answer.</p>