<p>So I am done with college apps. I wanted a better SAT score in Jan but unless I superscore, it was a wasted attempt. I was busy with college apps and family problems.
I got a 2110 not counting the Jan. My writing pulled me down both times. If I superscore Jan’s Math I get 2130. Without writing my scores 1450-1470. Not much diff. I only sent Jan score to some schools.</p>
<p>I applied to Brandeis n LACs like Colby, Oberlin, Lafayette, Barnard, Grinnell, Hamilton.
I am figuring I might get wait listed in some, rejected by some, and accepted by maybe just maybe (touch wood) one or even by miracle two.
SAT 2 scores (790 bio, 760 math 2, 700 chem, physics 690).
So, should I be taking any sort of SAT subjects tests in May to help my case if I get wait listed? I really want to polish any edges I can since I am a border line case. School stuff was covered. Just I wanted to know is taking SATs in May can help a wait listed applicant?</p>
<p>Don’t retake. I doubt SAT improvements would make much of a case when you’re trying to get off the waitlist. Plus, who wants to be studying for the SATs in spring?</p>
<p>It is just I really want to get accepted and my SAT grades are really blah compared to many of the kids applying from wht I found out through CC. So I really feel I need to do sth but I am not sure.</p>
<p>CC is not reality…If you think you should retake with a 1450/1470, then you should have a lot of company…How about everybody has a risk of being waitlisted this year??? Do not stress over this; the schools are not looking for you to have a higher SAT score if waitlisted; If you are rejected/waitlisted it will not be because your SAT scores are in the 97/98%…</p>
<p>I plan to take the SAT in May though I am done with college app.I have a 2090 superscored.my self-esteem is seriously compromised because of my low SAT scores.For this reason I will take it in May without stressing myself.What do you say guys?</p>
<p>SkyGirl, I think you are a far more compelling applicant than you realize. Reading your posts here, I’ve been impressed by what you have overcome and by your initiative and maturity as you’ve dealt with filling out forms on your own, etc. Whatever school you end up attending, you’ve got what it takes to be a success in life!</p>
<p>Several of the college application advice books I’ve read have chapters on what to do if waitlisted but I don’t recall any saying to retake the SAT. The suggestions are more related to showing a lot of interest in the school and sending updates about your activities. It seems like it would be more useful to keep up your grades and try to do some interesting EC’s you could update them about if necessary. Staying busy might also help you not to stress too much until you actually get some replies from the colleges. Also, my D’s guidance counselor told her not to worry too much about the SAT writing since it’s still considered new and experimental by most colleges. That was her lowest score too.</p>
<p>2blue,
Thank you. That is very kind of you to say that. </p>
<p>dsultemeier,
I do not know much bout wait listing decision process. When does their decisions usually happen?</p>
<p>My ECs are average I think. I am involved in a decent amount but no leaderships. My school didn’t rank and tht is why I had so much hope on the SATs. I really wanted to get into a good LAC. Then I see kids applying with 100 or more points on the SATs thn me, and I felt defeated.</p>
<p>^^^Are you kidding me?You are a WONDERFUL applicant.Of course on cc you are bound to see the very top of the applicant pool.Don’t worry too much.you will get into a very nice school.</p>
<p>But admissions officers do look at applications in context. The kid from the well-funded school district has had more learning opportunities than the kid in the rural school district which may be poorly funded. As part of the school report counselors include information on their school such as number of AP courses offered, average and range of SAT/ACT scores, socioeconomic status of the community, number of kids receiving reduced price lunches, etc. that help show your educational achievements in context.</p>
<p>I sure hope the admin people look at the context. But the competition is tough and there will be a lot of applicants like me. I was crazily thinking maybe I should take SAT Chem and Math 1 in May or then thought I should retake the SAT I.
I know it sounds crazy but I am desperate (:</p>
<p>My impression on the timing was that when you got your acceptance/rejection letter in April or whenever the colleges send them that they would tell you then if you are on the waitlist. Then it seems like you would have the potential to get off the wait list up until the day school starts in the fall since accepted students might decide not to attend. But perhaps someone else will have more information on the exact dates. My D is a junior so we haven’t gone through this yet. If you really do get a letter saying you are on the wait list you can always come back to CC for advice related to that particular college.</p>