SAT High Math Low Reading/Writing

[Anonymous]

Anybody else have a child with similar scores? 750 math, 600 reading, 560 writing? Not so concerned with math (DC likes math) but the other two could use improvement. SAT retake on 1/23.

How do colleges view scores like this?

[Anonymous]

My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anybody else have a child with similar scores? 750 math, 600 reading, 560 writing? Not so concerned with math (DC likes math) but the other two could use improvement. SAT retake on 1/23.

How do colleges view scores like this?

750 Math = 98th percentile rank
600 Reading = 79th percentile rank
560 Writing = 71st percentile rank
According to a chart from the College Board I just googled

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

I'm wondering how a kid whose writing scores put him in the top 30% and reading in the top 21% has a language disorder.

[Anonymous]

It's not as uncommon as you think OP.

lots of good state school kids have that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not as uncommon as you think OP.

lots of good state school kids have that.

What about private schools?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

I'm wondering how a kid whose writing scores put him in the top 30% and reading in the top 21% has a language disorder.

Totally possible - kids with language disorders can and get better with appropriate remediation, practice and age.

[Anonymous]

What about trying ACT?
These types of scores would likely be most acceptable at engineering/technical schools including places such as Virginia Tech. If interested in private, somewhere like Lehigh, reasonable in this range, Carnegie Mellon would be a reach, RIT more of a safety.

[Anonymous]

Stem. Major in engineering, the sciences or math/research or teaching. Or for liberal arts, go in as a biology major. Consider medical fields. He/she should embrace their strength.

[Anonymous]

RPI

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

I'm wondering how a kid whose writing scores put him in the top 30% and reading in the top 21% has a language disorder.

That's what I thought when I googled the SAT percentages. Most people have strengths and weaknesses, however most people don't have the money, knowledge, or interest to get their kid privately assessed. If they did then I would estimate 75% of students could get a professional to write a report stating they need a 504 plan or extra time. I think I read a few years ago the percentage of kids at expensive private boarding schools getting additional time on the SAT had skyrocketed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

I'm wondering how a kid whose writing scores put him in the top 30% and reading in the top 21% has a language disorder.

I agree since there were no accommodations. However, with accommodations, students with LDs can have those scores (and even higher for that matter).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stem. Major in engineering, the sciences or math/research or teaching. Or for liberal arts, go in as a biology major. Consider medical fields. He/she should embrace their strength.

FYI, biology is a STEM and not a liberal arts major.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My dc has similar scores and has been diagnosed with language disorder. DC has a 504 at school but SAT would not approve extended time so it is what it is. I don't know how colleges view these kinds of scores. I'm curious as well.

I'm wondering how a kid whose writing scores put him in the top 30% and reading in the top 21% has a language disorder.

That's what I thought when I googled the SAT percentages. Most people have strengths and weaknesses, however most people don't have the money, knowledge, or interest to get their kid privately assessed. If they did then I would estimate 75% of students could get a professional to write a report stating they need a 504 plan or extra time. I think I read a few years ago the percentage of kids at expensive private boarding schools getting additional time on the SAT had skyrocketed.

The College Board has significantly increased the bar to getting accommodations. You don't automatically get one just because you have a 504 or an IEP, or because a professional says it's warranted.

My child with a language based disability was approved to use a keyboard and for extended time. Two of his friends with 504 plans for ADHD were not approved for extended time. Info about the process, documetation and so forth here: https://www.collegeboard.org/students-with-disabilities/eligibility

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stem. Major in engineering, the sciences or math/research or teaching. Or for liberal arts, go in as a biology major. Consider medical fields. He/she should embrace their strength.

FYI, biology is a STEM and not a liberal arts major.

I think PP meant that at a liberal arts college where there may not be an engineering department or an opportunity to major in engineering, the student could major in biology or math, for example.