Schools where high scores offer the most competitive edge

[Anonymous]

Chicago, if at a good private school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Georgetown — high scores seem necessary if not sufficient

Not at all. My near-perfect scorer was rejected from there in 2023. He had a 35 out of 36 on his ACT and a weighted GPA of 4.67. He was rejected because they are very big on community service (and they tell you on their website and in their presentations!), and during the pandemic, we preferred not to do too much of that. My friend's kid who had the same type of score and grades was accepted because she had done a lot more community service.

School matters much more. If your school doesn’t historically send many kids to Georgetown, that stats alone is not enough.

[Anonymous]

Would a 1530 be considered "high score" for a non-STEM focused student from a well-regarded public HS? Student plans to submit SAT score even if not required.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would a 1530 be considered "high score" for a non-STEM focused student from a well-regarded public HS? Student plans to submit SAT score even if not required.

My 1520 SAT scorer with 1 B on transcript didn’t do that well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Would a 1530 be considered "high score" for a non-STEM focused student from a well-regarded public HS? Student plans to submit SAT score even if not required.

My 1520 SAT scorer with 1 B on transcript didn’t do that well.

What does "didn't do that well" mean to you? I sincerely hope your student is excited about wherever they are going - many, many excellent schools out there.

Part of the reason for my question is being truly baffled by the test optional option. Either require applicants to submit SAT/ACT or don't. Test scores are either a useful metric or they aren't. My student - who self-studied and is super proud of the 1530 - will submit score whether it helps or hurts with the few reach applications. Roll the dice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Would a 1530 be considered "high score" for a non-STEM focused student from a well-regarded public HS? Student plans to submit SAT score even if not required.

Take a look at naviance or ask counselor, it will tell you if that score is in range at your high school. Most likely it does, unless you’re in a super rigorous high school with sat average at 1550.