Science and Tech Schools Ranked by Math SAT

monydad
Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:57:12 +0000

The monydad theory is: SATs are more predictive freshman year because that’s when lots of people take broad distribution requirements in a lot of areas; including areas you may be worse in. Later on, after you complete the required courses, you can better craft your program to duck your weaknesses; hence scores covering the broader range of capabilities, including your weaknesses which you are now successfully ducking, become less predictive.

But in the specific case of getting through engineering school: IMO SAT math scores remain relevant. Who cares if you started a business, let’s see you do this Fluid Mechanics problem set. We’re talking heavy math here,and it never stops.