Will Low SAT's Keep Student Out of Dream Colleges?

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<p>Question: I am a Black female with an SAT score of 810 (math,reading); 1200 (math,reading,writing), I take IB classes with a cumulative GPA of a little bit over 83 and I’m involved in extracurricular activities such as Upward Bound. I want to know if I can get into really good colleges like NYU, Fordham University, […]</p>

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<p>I would worry less about a dream school and focus on finding the right school. That is not to say that you may not be able to get in to one of these schools, but your level of preparation does not make you a good fit. What I am saying is, why get in over your head? I would cross reference the field of study that you want to pursue with schools that offer that and cater to students with your level of preparation. Then, go there and knock it out of the park.</p>