<p>I borrowed the topic from Penn’s thread, but I thought it would be nice to get this going for Princeton as well. Anyone?</p>
<p>Define “low” scores. I think the definition of “low” on CC is very different from everyone else’s definition. Many students would kill for a 2100 on the SAT, but on CC, a 2100 is often considered a bad score. I don’t know…I think that as a group we should try to stop worrying so much about scores and realize that even if we are not accepted by Princeton, we are all very accomplished and have bright futures ahead of us. The majority of colleges in the US would look at our “low” scores and give us hefty merit scholarships because of them. I know this does not directly answer your question, but what you wrote just got me thinking…</p>
<p>Anyway, I know that there are people who were accepted to Princeton with scores that were not exceptional. My personal opinion is that unless a person is way out of the ballpark, they should apply if Princeton is their first choice. Some people may disagree.</p>
<p>happy: your nervousness is understandable. But you’re best not focusing on extreme outlier scenarios. What good does it do you? When you hit “submit” your chances (like everyone else) were terrible. Let that sink in. And go and enjoy life. </p>
<p>Worrying about if P accepts you? When I was in your shoes, I was focused on having a great Senior year. Got the nerve up to ask all the girls I’d been scared to before. Got a 4.0 in a mad crazy schedule my senior year, not because of colleges but because I wanted to prove myself. Was determined to graduate w/o any regrets. Had no room to worry about what colleges were gonna admit me (granted, I was early admitted to a top school in October so it made things easier…)</p>
<p>In the end it doesn’t matter what school you go to. You make yourself great.</p>
<p>2200+ and 700/700 is considered the safe zone for unhooked applicants.</p>
<p>Those accepted with lower scores are usually URMs (under-represented minorities), multi-legacies, recruited athletes or those with very notable/prestigious accomplishments.</p>
<p>it depends on how low your score is. I mean I only know one person who ever got into Princeton and they had a perfect sat score, but yet again she also had a really high gpa and a ton of extra curricular activities.</p>
<p>You don’t need a perfect SAT score to get into Princeton. Only 300 people in the entire country have a 2400.</p>
<p>hm so would a 2140 and a 690 on one of the subject tests keep a non-URM from getting admitted?</p>
<p>No specific SAT or ACT or any other kind of score is going to “keep” you from getting admitted anywhere. And if it did, that isn’t a school you’d want to go to anyway. All schools, especially Ivies, are very holistic in their admissions approach. Plenty of people who apply to Princeton have 1900+ SAT scores, and they’re all super smart kids. If you’re a hard worker and have accomplished something worthwhile in your life, you’re an awesome person and definitely an eligible candidate.</p>
<p>(Plus, 2140 is by no means “low”…I got a 2070 and I’m really proud of that because I worked super hard to push my score up 130 points and get it.)</p>
<p>@Happyppah: I wouldn’t worry about it too much at this point, since there is nothing any of us can do now. I think broken has a good point, as long as we tried our best, we should be proud. Easier said than done though…</p>
<p>In an admissions information session for Princeton that I went to the admissions counselor said that the transcript is weighted more heavily than testing. I don’t know how much that helps people with “low” scores, but I guess we will all see what happens before the month is over.</p>
<p>The chart on the bottom of this page [Undergraduate</a> Admission - A Princeton Profile](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/pub/profile/admission/undergraduate/]Undergraduate”>http://www.princeton.edu/pub/profile/admission/undergraduate/) will give you an idea of the scores of those who apply and who are admitted. For instance, 75% of Princeton’s recent admits had SAT II scores of 740 and above.</p>
<p>Even if someone has, it does not affect the OP whatsoever. Once you’ve sent off your app, stop thinking about it. It’s out of your hands now.</p>
<p>yea i want to stop thinking about it but it’s hard not to…i’m gonna try though. thanks for your feedback everyone :)</p>
<p>@Happyppah, it’s a super long shot for everyone…but I wish you the best! I agree that it’s hard not to think about it but for now just try to keep yourself busy and enjoy that senior year!</p>
<p>I was accepted into the class of 2018 (yes, this year!!!) with a ~2100 SAT and SATII’s of 770, 740, and 730. Hats off the QuestBridge!</p>
<p>Congrats! I didn’t realize Questbridge got back so quickly.</p>
<p>You should start the decision thread lol.</p>
<p>@Cantiger thank you!</p>
<p>Congrats!!! Ahhhh you must be so excited 
I’ll start the decision thread since there isn’t one yet~</p>
<p>I was admitted into the Class of 2018 with a 1960 on the SAT. I also got 630 and 670 on my SAT Subject Tests. Needless to say, the rest of my application was very strong, but it just goes to show that test scores are not everything!</p>