Oh, What to do?!!

rainbowrose
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:00:03 +0000

You’re welcome! I’m still learning about this whole process myself. Basically what I’ve learned so far is NUMBER 1 THING is GPA (99% of the time of course there are exceptions to every rule) and number 2 is allowing yourself to do what you love and grow as a person. Don’t do things just because they “look good” because nothing really looks all that good unless you love to do it. I have number 1 down pat… number 2 not so much. Still, if you have number 1 perfect and none of number 2 then chances are you won’t get into any top schools in spite of being a genius.

Also, don’t get TOO wrapped up in SATs/standardized testing. Focus on your grades and passions instead. I know plenty of 2100 applicants who have gotten into the same colleges that 2400 applicants have been rejected from. However, make sure you still do well seeing as you want colleges to know that you care and that you’re at least a good test taker (IE below 2000 take it again since you’re aiming for Stanford, below 2100 MAYBE take it again depending on how the rest of your profile is, above 2200 I really wouldn’t bother (although some people disagree with me on that).

My goal right now is a 2200 but seeing as I’ve scored below 2100 twice now I will probably stop at a 700+ on each section since SATs are only one part of my app and I don’t want to look obsessive.