UVA and low 1300s SAT

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Anonymous wrote:Although a 1320 is below average at UVA for reported scores, I would think it is well in the range for TO applicants.

It’s low even for them.

Ha, you are extremely wrong. My nephew got in last year TO with a high gpa and rigor, 4s and 5s on AP exams, and his SAT score was 1080. Some kids don’t test well and those are the ones who apply TO. A 1320 is close to the 25th percentile for SUBMITTED scores at UVA, why would you think it is low “even for them” (those who choose not to submit)?

A 1080 is not "not testing well." That kid can't even be considered smart with the watered down SAT. Talk about gaming the system. Hopefully they're majoring in lib arts and have no plans for grad school.

Think what you will. He’s doing very well so far and I expect that he will continue to do so. He also has a high IQ and tested as gifted in school. So I think your assertion that he “can’t be considered smart” is wrong. You sound jealous that your precious might not get in with their 1570.

Maybe its not jealousy, but the fact the other poster feels its unfair.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Although a 1320 is below average at UVA for reported scores, I would think it is well in the range for TO applicants.

It’s low even for them.

Ha, you are extremely wrong. My nephew got in last year TO with a high gpa and rigor, 4s and 5s on AP exams, and his SAT score was 1080. Some kids don’t test well and those are the ones who apply TO. A 1320 is close to the 25th percentile for SUBMITTED scores at UVA, why would you think it is low “even for them” (those who choose not to submit)?

A 1080 is not "not testing well." That kid can't even be considered smart with the watered down SAT. Talk about gaming the system. Hopefully they're majoring in lib arts and have no plans for grad school.

Think what you will. He’s doing very well so far and I expect that he will continue to do so. He also has a high IQ and tested as gifted in school. So I think your assertion that he “can’t be considered smart” is wrong. You sound jealous that your precious might not get in with their 1570.

Maybe its not jealousy, but the fact the other poster feels its unfair.

Fine for that poster to feel that way, but maybe their child should apply only to test required schools. Otherwise, they risk their very special child being contaminated by the riffraff who “can’t be considered smart.”

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Although a 1320 is below average at UVA for reported scores, I would think it is well in the range for TO applicants.

It’s low even for them.

Ha, you are extremely wrong. My nephew got in last year TO with a high gpa and rigor, 4s and 5s on AP exams, and his SAT score was 1080. Some kids don’t test well and those are the ones who apply TO. A 1320 is close to the 25th percentile for SUBMITTED scores at UVA, why would you think it is low “even for them” (those who choose not to submit)?

A 1080 is not "not testing well." That kid can't even be considered smart with the watered down SAT. Talk about gaming the system. Hopefully they're majoring in lib arts and have no plans for grad school.

Think what you will. He’s doing very well so far and I expect that he will continue to do so. He also has a high IQ and tested as gifted in school. So I think your assertion that he “can’t be considered smart” is wrong. You sound jealous that your precious might not get in with their 1570.

Every time I hear someone claim this... what's the IQ score?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Although a 1320 is below average at UVA for reported scores, I would think it is well in the range for TO applicants.

Plus, that’s a pretty decent score.

Decent score for a junior taking it first time no tutoring or practice tests maybe.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Although a 1320 is below average at UVA for reported scores, I would think it is well in the range for TO applicants.

It’s low even for them.

Ha, you are extremely wrong. My nephew got in last year TO with a high gpa and rigor, 4s and 5s on AP exams, and his SAT score was 1080. Some kids don’t test well and those are the ones who apply TO. A 1320 is close to the 25th percentile for SUBMITTED scores at UVA, why would you think it is low “even for them” (those who choose not to submit)?

A 1080 is not "not testing well." That kid can't even be considered smart with the watered down SAT. Talk about gaming the system. Hopefully they're majoring in lib arts and have no plans for grad school.

lol. I have to agree with this assessment.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Although a 1320 is below average at UVA for reported scores, I would think it is well in the range for TO applicants.

It’s low even for them.

I doubt this.

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Anonymous wrote:With that SAT the chances are the kid is better off in a school that will be a better fit.

BS. My son is doing great in engineering at UVA, having scored a 1320 on his SATs

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is the transcript actually sent? I don't know for sure but I thought in the common app you listed your grades yourself and then followed up with a transcript later on. No?

The transcript is sent to Common App.

Why are SAT scores sent in Common App? Are they going to send PSAT scores too? Is your kid from a public or private school?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is the transcript actually sent? I don't know for sure but I thought in the common app you listed your grades yourself and then followed up with a transcript later on. No?

The transcript is sent to Common App.

Why are SAT scores sent in Common App? Are they going to send PSAT scores too? Is your kid from a public or private school?

The counselors have their own portal where they can submit things.

[Anonymous]

You should both try to get it fixed and definitely apply even if you can't. I never understand it when people just decide to give up before even applying, unless application fees are an issue. Sounds like a good student who would do well at UVa if he gets in. People forget that the figures on the Common Data Set represent a breadth of applicants and that not every applicant who is accepted meet ALL the standards. They might meet 2 out of 3, for example and be terrific additions to the school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You should both try to get it fixed and definitely apply even if you can't. I never understand it when people just decide to give up before even applying, unless application fees are an issue. Sounds like a good student who would do well at UVa if he gets in. People forget that the figures on the Common Data Set represent a breadth of applicants and that not every applicant who is accepted meet ALL the standards. They might meet 2 out of 3, for example and be terrific additions to the school.

Agree with this. What's the worst that can happen? You lose the app fee.

[Anonymous]

I scored 132 in the IQ test but only got 1450 in the SAT

so shoot me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I scored 132 in the IQ test but only got 1450 in the SAT

so shoot me

Sure, Jan.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:With that SAT the chances are the kid is better off in a school that will be a better fit.

BS. My son is doing great in engineering at UVA, having scored a 1320 on his SATs

But they applied test optional, no? And are they hooked? Because a 1410 is the bottom 25th percentile for UVA.

[Anonymous]

Just a few years ago, prior to this test optional stuff, UVA's 25% score was below 1300.

I think people sometimes don't understand the huge impact that TO had on the lower 25% and 50%.