**Official UVA Early Action Class of 2017 Decisions***

northwesty
Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:21:50 +0000

Charlie – you are totally right. The SAT is much easier today than it was back when we took it (during the mesozoic era).

First, they have in fact changed the curve from the olden days. A 700 is a lower percentile today than it was way back when. Changing the SAT curve is just one more example of today’s woosie-fied culture – participation ribbon and a juice box for everyone – good job!!

Second, we all used to take the SAT stone-cold and just once. None of this mamby pamby tutoring and retaking and super-scoring. No option to go ACT if the SAT wasn’t to your liking. No paid surrogates to take the test for you. No boost from your friend’s adderall stash. You just stepped up to the plate and gave it one big rip.

Third, we were all cold and tired when taking the test (since we walked in the snow uphill to get to all testing sites).

So Charlie, be proud of your old school SAT score! And be glad you applied to UVA back when you did, because there’s no way you’d get in today (me either).