660 and 610 on two SAT IIs (my highest so far), 1700 on my first SAT although I have improved it and I will be taking it again. 23 on my first ACT although I have taken the test again.
However I have a 3.85 GPA with 2 APs junior year and 5 senior year. I took one college class concurrently with high school my junior year and one more in the summer after. I got As in both classes.
I really don't think my test scores are good indicators of my ability or will to succeed in college, but will the admissions officers see that?
I really want to get in, any advice would be nice. Thanks.
2007-10-29 13:44:01 · 3 answers · asked by Chris C 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
My second SAT i got low 1900s but I am planning to take it again.
2007-10-29 13:44:56 · update #1
Sorry that was my third SAT.
2007-10-29 13:45:14 · update #2
I feel I am just as competitive and that I can perform just as well as those who have higher test scores. I just believe the test scores are inaccurate and that I have a disadvantage.
2007-10-29 14:09:28 · update #3
I want to note that it's not that I do not know the material on the tests, but rather I do not work well under pressure and I work slowly. I do a lot better on math competitions than the SAT math subject test for example.
2007-10-29 16:41:21 · update #4
Originally i was depending on the my unique extra curriculars such as working on a movie set and running websites, etc, that would distinguish me. Before I told my friend about my SAT score he actually said I would have an above average chance of getting in. But I did not realize the SAT IIs are weighted so much. I have low 1900s as my highest SAT score though I will be taking those again. It's really my SAT IIs that i'm concerned about. I did not submit the ACT.
2007-10-29 16:43:39 · update #5
Worst case senario is go to Penn State for one year, maintain a GPA above a 3.5 while your there, and then apply to transfer into UPenn as a sophmore. You might find Penn State is a better fit for you anyway - but apply to UPenn - you might still get it (although I normally would suggest someone getting at least a 1950 on the SAT's to go to an IVY). A student from my high school did this at URI and was able to transfer into Brown for her sophmore year. Just keep your chin up and if you perserve you will do fine.
Good Luck!!!
2007-11-06 07:56:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What did you get on your 2 APs junior year? Two 5s will help negate 2 poor SAT IIs in the same subjects.
Honestly, its understandable to do poorly on ACTs or SATs; test format is important and not understanding the strategies involved can be a major disadvantage no matter the testaker's ability.
But, SAT IIs are just plain content tests- there are no secret strategies involved.. they are just like regular academic tests so someone who thinks he is academically competitive should do very well on them. A 660 and 610 in supposedly your best subjects is not competitive for UPenn.
Unfortunately, you're 0 for 3 when it comes to standardized tests. Given that there are plenty of kids who do great on both academics and tests.... and who still get rejected, I would say Penn is a big reach school. Try studying for SAT IIs again and retaking SATs.
2007-10-29 21:53:40 · answer #2 · answered by yo yo yo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you aspire to the "Ivy League" academically, be prepared for intense competition. You are against top students from around the country and the world. You are competing against sons and daughters of alumni who may have an inside track. Depending on your desired major, check with your guidance councellor for less competitive schools where your marks are acceptable. Smaller colleges offer as good an education as any.
2007-10-29 21:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by googie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋