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<p>I’m just finishing up my junior year with around a 3.6-3.7 GPA and a very average looking 1620 SAT score (600 Writing, 600 Critical Reading, 420 Math). I will be taking two college courses over the summer and one for a semester as part of school when I get back in the fall. Overall I think I have a pretty good shot at getting into some of the schools I’ve been thinking about, namely Muhlenberg College and Kenyon College, but am not sure if what I have is enough. I’ve been trying to exemplify my interest in history by taking two classes at the local historical society and doing various other things like that. Being practically inherently abysmal at mathematics as a whole, I’m afraid that my subpar SAT score (because of the math) and my overall grades will hinder my possible acceptances to any of those sort of non-Ivy League, but still very good schools. </p>

<p>I know that Muhlenberg is SAT-optional and am pretty confident in that, but how about some of these other schools? What should I do over the summer and for my senior year that could give me a boost? </p>

<p>McGill University
University of Toronto
Boston College
The College of William & Mary
University of Vermont
Brandeis University</p>

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<p>Average GPA for enrolled students at McGill is 3.7 UW. Median SAT is 2060. Canadian schools are completely numbers driven. </p>

<p>An SAT prep course perhaps?</p>

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<p>Except for UVM, you’re looking too high</p>

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<p>I think you would have to have at least 600 CR and 600 math to be in the ballpark for Kenyon. Maybe you could try the ACT and possibly some math tutoring? Just look down the U.S. News rankings for schools with 1050 as their 50% level and you will see where you are at. Some schools may look at SAT II scores as an alternative to the SAT I----maybe you could try for two good science SAT II scores (including one science).</p>

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<p>You should be able to get into UVM and possibly the University of Toronto</p>

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<p>UofT is impossible with that SAT</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the responses! I know going into this that I’m being a bit ambitious with my selections, but, in my opinion I’ve got everything but the SAT score… I think I may go ahead and take the ACT come September, but I’m basically inherently bad at math, so is there any way (such as subject tests in different areas) that can compensate for this?</p>