<p>The problem is this does not account for covariance among the measures of academic preparation. </p>
<p>One could interpret the data as saying that the chances for admission are about double for those with Sat M 750-800 vs those 650-700. But this ignores that the 750+ group probably has higher grades and other test scores. </p>
<p>So, for a given set of grades and other test scores, would moving SAT M from the 650-700 range to the 750-800 range double the odds of admission? Probably not. </p>
<p>How much difference, if any, would it make? Only the MIT admissions staff would know, if they even think of it that way.</p>
<p>More interesting is that a score of 730 SAT M, puts one in the bottom quartile of admitted students, as does a SAT II M of 740.</p>