<p>I have an SAT reasoning score of 2180, and as brown accepts the “highest sections” combination, I can make it 2230.
I have read the discussion of several threads here, and it seems that an acceptable chance for Brown would require 2200-2250, and I really do not know whether my score stands a chance. Would this “highest sections” score of 2230 be seen as inferior to those of other applicants? I would like to apply for Brown’s Early Decision, but if this score is a big problem…
Thank you!</p>
<p>Your score will not be a problem. You could get in even with a 2180, but your superscore will be the one that counts. It will not put you at a disadvantage, and even if it did, if Brown is your dream school you would probably be applying EA there anyway.</p>
<p>Thank you for the reply!
So, by “your superscore will be the one that counts”,do you mean my 2230 would be no less than a single-test-date 2230? Well, actually I am to make the decision, to choose Wesleyan or Brown as the college for ED…difficult choice, you know…</p>
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That’s presumably the case - the admissions officers say that they look at only the highest scores, and so they shouldn’t even be able to tell. Of course, it’s hard to speak in absolutes when we really don’t know 100% of what happens.</p>
<p>I’m personally of the opinion that if you can’t decide which school to apply ED to, then you should apply RD to both and give yourself time to make a decision. However, that’s ultimately you’re decision.</p>
<p>Okay，I got it, thank you. I just suppose that as the admission rate of ED is much higher than that of RD, I should choose the college I like most for ED.</p>
<p>It’s worth noting that the ED numbers (at least at Brown) are inflated by recruited athletes who are essentially guaranteed admission - the numbers are still higher than RD, but this accounts for a decent percent of the difference.</p>
<p>If you are positive that you’d be happy at school x, though, applying ed isn’t a bad decision (it can be troublesome if you need aid, even though I believe the ED contract has a clause letting you out if you receive insufficient aid).</p>