Grades vs SAT scores

International Students
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<p>I know there has already been quite some arguement on this, but will a decent SAT score (2050 for SAT 1, 1500 for CR & Math) show that I am actually quite okay at my studies? Or will the admission officers look at my grades (normally B or C for exams, ACC for A-levels) and chuck my applications aside? I come from an average JC (CJC, Singapore) and was probably top 20 - 30% in my class. What will my academic profile look like to the college?</p>

<p>Do I stand a chance at second-tier colleges? And perhaps a shot at Cornell ED since I’m not getting financial aid? My ECs are probably quite alright. I got a gold medal at a school-level competition (competition among the JCs) and represented my school in a few international competitions for my sport.</p>

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<p>sorry to say bro, but Cornell ED might be too long a shot with those stats, even without fin aid…</p>

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<p>A 2050 SAT I is a very good score. It may be an advantage if you are not seeking financial aid especially since you will add diversity to your class. Apply & see what happens. Nobody can accurately assess your chances without reading your entire application including teacher recs, essays, ECs & grades–and even then it would just be an educated guess.</p>

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<p>If you got A C C at your A-levels (unless I read wrong) I doubt Cornell would let you in. Unless of course you have some overly super extra curricular.</p>

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<p>Unless you are recruited for the sport you play, it is quite unlikely for you to be accepted by Cornell even with ED with an ACC A-levels. But then it is random so you never know (or maybe I am just bitter over them waitlisting me, but that’s another story, haha)</p>

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<p>Yeah, I got A C C. Kinda screwed myself by playing too much and not being serious enough with my future. Anyway, thanks for the advice. I suppose I should re-adjust my standards. Sorry for being an idiot at this. I’m still kinda new to the american education system. Most of the CJcians who study overseas end up in Australia…</p>

<p>So will I stand a chance at Wisconsin, Madison, for example?</p>

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<p>Link to Freshman Admission Expectations for 2009-2010:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/images/UW_FreshmanExpectations.pdf[/url]”>http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/images/UW_FreshmanExpectations.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Looks like you have a 50-70% chance to get in to UW Madison; but remember the chart is just a guideline. I used your class rank of top 20-30% and your average SAT score of between 690-800.</p>

<p>Read more about UW-Madison undergraduate admissions here:</p>

<p>[Undergraduate</a> Admissions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison](<a href=“http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/freshman/requirements.php]Undergraduate”>http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/freshman/requirements.php)</p>

<p>Hope this helps you.</p>