How important are standardized test scores?

flowerpower1
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:34:06 +0000

Theoretically,
if a student has a good GPA (4.0uw/4.08w), has taken many AP classes (max), is on varsity sports, NHS, internships, numerous awards, has good essays and recs…basically a very solid and competitive application, but the standardized test scores are lower (30 on ACT) will that be a HUGE problem?

basically, how important really are the test scores? most important part of app, or equal weighting with other aspects?

thanks!!!