<p>I just got back my SAT scores this morning and it is the weakest part of my application (in my opinion).<br>
2100 superscored
Reading: 630
Writing:700
Math:770</p>
<p>Obviously reading isn’t my strength. My GPA (4.0 unweighted with soon to be 8 APs) and extracurriculars do not match my SAT scores. Will colleges recognize the incongruity and say “SATs are a problem” or “SATs are weaker, but the rest of the application is strong”? I will be applying for business undergrad at schools like Georgetown, BC, Washington U St. Louis (Reaches), Wake Forest, William and Mary, and Villanova (matches).</p>
<p>Your reading is really the only one that would need work for the colleges you’re talking about, especially Georgetown. Other than that, just make sure the rest of the app shines and you should fare well. </p>
<p>Retake the SAT after prepping for the reading. Try to get it closer to a 700. Or try the ACT, which will probably be more forgiving for you (composite score will be higher). </p>
<p>So say the admissions officer is reading your app, and she thinks everything is perfect but the SAT CR, and despite the fact that she liked your app, she is going to recommend that you be denied on the basis that you got a few questions incorrect on some test? Yeah, you’re stressing too much about this. Your test scores could have been a problem for schools like Caltech, but not so much for these other schools. You will need much more than just grades and test scores to gain admission to those schools.</p>
<p>Well assuming your app is PERFECT apart from that CR score your SAT shouldn’t be a problem. However for the more likely scenario where you’re battling against other 4.0 GPAers with APs, ECs, and whatnot you may want to retake that SAT -or try your hand at the ACT- to get that reading score on a competitive level. Of course I’ve said this all without looking at the median SAT scores of admits to your schools of choice so consider that before deciding to spend another $30 -and countless hours- on the SAT/ACT. </p>
<p>Your SAT score is fine. If you want an exam that tests intelligence, go to the ACT. The SAT is not meant to test how smart you are as a student. Don’t take it again. Statistically, it’s been shown that it’s harder to improve higher scores. You’d be wasting your time.</p>
<p>I think studies show that the sat has stronger correlation with intelligence and the act is easier to prep for, but I could be mistaken. Mensa used to use sat scores as a qualification for admission I believe.
I honestly think it’s a matter of fit (I’ve noticed more stem students perform better on the act).</p>
<p>Aptitude is similar to intelligence. You’ll have a hard time arguing that sat scores and intelligence (represented by the admittedly imperfect iq) aren’t correlated.</p>
<p>SAT does not stand for “scholastic aptitude test”. It did in the past. Then there was lots of arguing about whether it was really an aptitude test or not. So they changed it to “scholastic achievement test” or “assessment test”. Well, lots more arguing that it certainly isn’t an achievement test either. </p>
<p>So College Board gave up and the SAT now stands for… the SAT. </p>
<p>I think your super score is OK for most of your schools — not for Georgetown which tends to be a “numbers” school and one that is less known for looking holistically at a student’s application package. Wash U would probably be willing to be flexible with an SAT score that was lower than their average if they love the student but Wash U, more than most schools, LOVES students that have shown a sincere interest in their school - whether it is visiting, contacting reps, meetings, etc. Show interest. </p>