Low Sat1 Scorers, Unite!!!

FastLane
Wed, 27 Oct 2004 18:35:12 +0000

I think that even Obilisk’s statement that “I’m certain to get into Dartmouth applies to a very select few in the population.” isn’t 100% on the mark.

I believe there is no guarantee or certainty of admission for ANYONE at ANY Ivy, regardless of SAT scores, EC’s or GPA.

Case in point, last year my school’s valedictorian, SAT 1590, GPA 99.2, student council pres, senior class pres, editor of school newspaper, involved w/habitat for humanity since before entering high school, and a ****load of other impressive EC’s, was turned down by his one and only Ivy choice – Princeton. He went ED and was not even waitlisted.

His cousin, with decent but “not ivy” SAT of 1350, good GPA of 94.7, fair amount of EC’s but none w/leadership positions – was accepted by the same school. He did not opt for ED. Difference? (even the cousin believes the same) – he is a top LaCrosse player, and was being recruited by alot of schools. I guess that’s what Princeton was looking for last year too.

I’m not saying the ivy’s are just looking for top athletes (though it sure doesn’t hurt), but rather that the whole ivy admission process is just one big gamble.

So why not take a chance?