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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Which elite universities place more emphasis on standardized tests than grades? DC aced the ACT (35), but has just a B+ GPA (at one of the three most rigorous private schools in the area).  Varsity athlete, but no legacy or ethnic hooks (we are full pay).  Where on the USNEWS list would our “stretch schools” fall?  I assume that the less than A average would kill, HYPC + Stanford & Chicago.  How about Duke? Dartmouth? Vanderbilt? Washington University?  UVA would seem to be a solid safety (we live in Virginia). Are there schools known to place more emphasis on standardized tests?
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With regard to your original question, research shows that SAT and ACT scores are growing in importance in admissions decisions. To better reflect this reality, USNEWS adjusted the student selectivity indicator in their ranking model so that the weight of high school class standing dropped from 40 percent to 25 percent, and the weight of SAT and ACT scores increased from 50 percent to 65 percent.  Schools that want to improve their USNEWS ranking will value an extraordinary SAT or ACT score.

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2013/09/09/how-us-news-calculated-the-2014-best-colleges-rankings?page=2[/quote]

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