I just got my SAT score, 2200 out of 2400. Is this good enough for an ivy league college?
2006-12-21 05:51:23 · 8 answers · asked by supergirl888 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
Congratulations! 2200 is AWESOME. That'll definitely help you in a bid for Harvard or Yale or any of the Ivy League institutions. Just bear in mind that I said it'll HELP, not "You're in." Do you have the GPA to go with that high score? Did you just go to school and go home or were you involved in student activities? Are you good at the art of selling yourself (NO, not like that; I mean touting your good points without coming off as an egomaniac)? OK, you have the SAT score, so if you have the grades, the school involvement, the ability to tell these colleges why they would want you there, and maybe a little civic/church participation thrown in for good measure, your chances of becoming an Ivy Leaguer are EXCELLENT.
2006-12-21 07:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Ivies want many things. Keep in mind when viewing "average" scores of Ivies that the averages are dragged down by affirmative action for certain minorities as well as lowering standards for recruited athletes, and children of famous people and alumni. You need to have exceptional recommendations, extracurriculars that you have been deeply involved in, a near-perfect GPA with mostly honors/AP classes, really good essays, good interview skills, AND good test scores to get in. Your 2200 has fulfilled half of the "test scores" requirement for your Ivy dreams. The SAT Subject Tests are the other half. Good luck. If you have everything that I already mentioned, you will stand a good chance, especially if you apply under Early Decision at a place like Cornell or UPenn.
2006-12-21 18:25:57 · answer #2 · answered by Ray H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably is, if you have good enough other credentials. Of course it depends somewhat on where your individual scores are at, because many schools are basically ignoring the Writing section still. As long as everything, particularly math and reading, were above 700, you are certainly a good candiate for the Ivys, but a lot will also depend on grades, AP classes, extracurriculars, your college essay, and various other factors. Don't put too much weight on getting into an Ivy League school, and make sure that you find a school that will work well for you, considering your interests and such.
2006-12-21 14:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by waefijfaewfew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very good score! Harvard's average SAT score range is 2100-2200. If you do/did really well on the SAT subject tests and if you have "academic rigor," as the Ivies put it, then you are sure to get an admittance to the colleges. Besides all the tests, GPA details and what-not, if you write a damn good essay (you can probably do that, given that you got a really good score), you're in!
2006-12-21 16:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by hn07 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends.
Ivies look for lots of things beyond SAT scores, and many times, beyond grades. The do look for geographical and racial diversity. They do look at your sports skills. They do look at your family background.
For the record, no one ever asks what college you attended once you're into grad school, or in your first job. The Ivies (along with places like U of Michigan, MIT, Purdue, GLCA colleges, 7 sisters, etc) simply get you a better first job, or help you get into a better grad school.
2006-12-21 14:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea! good job smart ***! thats real good...u should be very proud of urself....ivy league schools want scores above 2000ish...
2006-12-21 13:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by sweetdreamz1890 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2006-12-21 21:20:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope..college is not for you.
2006-12-21 13:53:04 · answer #8 · answered by Josh 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋