[b] But if you actually know the kids, you wouldn't.... |
Is this TJ before or after the changes? |
It is a lot of easier to get all As than top 10% or top 1% in SAT/ ACTs. Approx 40% of the 3.7million people applying have all As but only 1% have over 1500. That still is 37K students for top ranked schools to pick from.
1350 is a decent score but you are not in the top 1% of the population. Grading system in schools is screwed up so you are really measure students caliber based on grades. |
correcting above
So you can't really measure students' caliber based on grades only. There are plenty of schools where 1350 and 4.0 gpa will be good enough to even get you some scholarship money. |
Class of 2023, so prior to the digital test. |
Here is the thing. Most kids and parents lie about scores. Many people do not submit scores to college so scores need to be taken in context with To. 1350 is a great score. Relax. |
But how many kids who ultimately get in the 1500s start out around 1350 and then study and tutor up to the 1500s? I'll put my own kids in that bucket. And I know that's the way it is but man the rat race we've created that rewards the kids who can afford those privileges... |
This! Like someone else said, this is why they can have lower academic standards for student athletes. Because they CAN do it. They ARE smart enough. But 10% are smarter (or better test takers) so the top colleges will take the higher score kids all else being equal. |
Okay. Don't listen to what others say. Particularly on DCUM. |
Test optional really needs to go away. |
So if the kids is great in everything else has v rigorous tough classes and in magnet school , and an athlete , 1350 is ok??
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Because it's not 1990. The SAT has become easier and easier as it has evolved. A 1350 back then was closer to 98th percentile because the test was actually more rigorous and tested something called scholastic aptitude. Then it was about "assessment." Huh?? Now the College Board has renamed the test to literally stand for the letters "S A T" I guess because you sit for the test. |
Do those 1% have 1500 in one sitting or with superscore? |
If they're a recruited athlete, the school will tell them what they need |
No, its only okay for top 20 schools if the athlete is recruited athlete. otherwise athlete is no different from other kid volunteering at animal shelter once a week. |