How Bad is a Bad SAT Score?

DadTwoGirls
Sat, 14 Oct 2017 02:27:38 +0000

I think that you are worrying unnecessarily.

First of all, SAT preparation can improve your scores and it is normal with some SAT preparation to have SAT scores which are at least a bit higher than PSAT scores. Also, there are many SAT optional schools. A 3.9 GPA is a very good GPA that will get you into very good universities.

Having the lowest SAT score of your friends really doesn’t mean anything, other than perhaps that you have smart friends.

I am confused by the statement: “I am well aware of the fact that I am not going to get into UVA ( it says I am in the 76th percentile)”. If you are in the 76th percentile for UVA students, and you are in-state, then unless I am missing something your chances should be excellent.

In terms of “students who don’t care about their education”: Don’t worry about them. Eventually either they will learn to care about their education or they are going to run into trouble at university. Either way this isn’t a problem for you.

You should have some faith. If you are currently doing well academically then there is a reason for this: You are smart and are studying and take your education seriously. These reasons will continue to help you going forward.