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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD is really smart but not a great test taker. Her SAT is 1440.  My understanding is that National merit is really based off psat, not SAT.

I’m new to the college application process and want her to present the best application possible. [/quote]

I wouldn’t submit that test score OOS to UVA, OOS to Michigan, Vandy or WashU for a humanities or social sciences major. Assuming stellar grades and this is a red flag in an otherwise strong app.

That was the case for my DC last cycle - into the schools listed above that they applied to TO.

Obv things changing now.[/quote]

In-staters, like my Commended kid, can get into Michigan LSA with that level of score.  The high OOS SATs are Engineers.  OOS TO for Engineering might not get picked without a compelling holistic app.  Too many high stats full-pay kids apply. Even in-state at a fancy private, the counselors suggested that 1500 minimum is needed for EA (1st round admission) to Engineering.

Michigan has ED this year if of interest.  And definitely don't apply RD.  Send app in for EA round as soon as possible if not doing ED.

The full-pay price is for rich people.  No question.  UMD and UVA are better deals and likely outcome in DMV job market would be similar.[/quote]

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