SAT score...confused?
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That SAT score puts you around the 80 percentile which isn't bad.  Under the old system I think it would have been around an 1200.  A 26 on the ACT puts you very near the 80% percentile as well if I'm not mistaken.  Both of those are "above average" scores.\n\nAs far as whether that will get you into UT Austin the answer is probably not by itself. It's still worth a shot however, just be sure to include the best references and essay you can.\n\nI applied to UTA and Texas A&M with slightly higher scores (1280 under the old system and a 28ACT) and was declined but they both offered to let me attend satellite schools on a kind of probationary period with the option of transferring to the central schools after a year.  \n\nI ended up getting a free ride at UT Tyler and have enjoyed it enough that I never pursued transferring to Austin.  \n\nI’m not familiar enough with Miami or Pepperdine to answer that part of your question but I hope this helps.\n\nBest of Luck!\nArmus
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There are no minimum SAT scores required for admission.\nAt Princeton they believe that while grades and test results are useful pieces of information, they do not by themselves provide a complete picture of a student’s academic accomplishment or potential.
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A 2130 on the SAT is a great score. At top universities, admission officers usually look for a score of 2100 or more.  You have to look at your individual math, verbal, and writing scores. A raw score of twelve is great because it translates to an 800( 2 people read your essay and score it on a scale of 1-6, and then they're added together to get a scaled score). If your verbal score is better than your math score, that's great too because most people score higher on the math. And for the math section, as well as the verbal and writing, top colleges look for a score around 700 and up (but if you're going to apply to a tech school such as MIT or CalTech, you should have a score over 750 - a high math score can usually trump an average verbal score at those types of schools). And by the way, GREAT SCORE!
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You sound like you are well on your way. I guess I only question your standardized test scores, as the highest you can get on the SAT is 1600 (EDIT: oops, forgot about the new SAT system..that it's out of 2400. This still seems rather average then scorewise)and 26 on the ACT is VERY average. The website indicates that your GPA will be recaluculated using only "UC-approved" courses from your sophomore and junior years. You may want to recalculate it yourself to determine what they will see.\n\nA good essay about how your extra-curriculars have affected you will be very useful I think!\n\nLook on the UCLA website for tips on how to write an essay they want to see and other things that will help you be a better applicant. And get the application in early! It's always better to be towards the beginning of applicants. It says on the website that applications are only accepted November 1-30 of the year before you wish to attend... so get hopping!
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Actually the SAT II is only out of a maximum of 800 points per subject you take it in.  The SAT I is the basica SAT test and it tests you on Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.  Each one of these categories of the exam giving you a score between 200-800.  The SAT II test is an exam based on single subjects such as Biology, History, Literature or foreign languages among many others.  However the scoring system for each test is the same giving you 1 point for a correct answer 0 points for omitted and a minus 1/4 point for a wrong answer.  I hope that this has helped you out.
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I took an SAT Prep class in high school and we took many SAT tests that had been given in the couple of years prior to my class.  And my scores always went up.  I never did take an actual SAT though, but the tests we took in that class were real SATs.\n\nJ
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Your SAT Score of 2200 Means:\nYou Scored Higher Than Howard Stern\nYou Scored Higher Than George W. Bush\nYou Scored Higher Than Al Gore\nYou Scored Higher Than David Duchovny\nYou Scored Higher Than Natalie Portman\nYou Scored Higher Than Bill Gates\n\nYour IQ is most likely in the 150+ area\n\nSchools that Fit Your SAT Score:\nCalifornia Institute of Technology\nStanford University\nPrinceton University\nYale University\nHarvard University
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Maybe not.  Since the whole SAT "scandal" more and more schools are dropping the requirement.  Check with each school you're interested in.
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Happens all the time.  Just about everyone has an ACT or SAT score used to determine there college eligibility.  Many schools will use those as the true indicator of your chances of success at their institution.  YOu could ask for an exception if you feel strongly about it.
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Neither, actually.  Your test scores are only one of a number of things that the college/university will consider in relations to your admissions.  For more information, check out my article on The SAT and Admissions (go to http://collegeuniversity.suite101.com/article.cfm/TheSATandAdmissions) in the college/university section of suite101.com.\n\nBest of luck1
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A 1700 ON THE SAT IS ABOVE AVERAGE.  COMPARE YOUR SCORE TO THE AVERAGE IN UR AREA TO SEE HOW WELL U DID.  TO GET INTO COLLEGE A 1700 IS A GREAT SCORE.
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SAT's will help....I'm not sure it will matter for you though...if you have a chance of going...I wouldn't think you would seek advice at Yahoo Answers?
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The SAT questions are not always the same. They are also mixed up on different so people won't cheat. They still try, but it's tough. Try taking the SAT practice tests. Those are as close are you are going to get since no one test is gonna be exact.
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The SAT is now scored differently, with the top score being a 2400.   (Three sections, each with a possible 800 score.)\n\nThis means that a score between 2100 and a 2370 will probably be the average score of those admitted to Yale this coming year.  \n\nAs a previous answerer pointed out, 25% of those admitted will probably score above that, and 25% will probably score below that.   And those that scored below 2100 will surely have some other outstanding characteristics that helped them to gain admission.
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90% yes. but what score????
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Now that they've established the new SAT, 1600 is well below the perfect score. I took the SAT a couple of weeks ago and made a 1640, which is only a little above average.\n\nI looked online, and the site won't list the usual combined score for students, but usually it's around 700 for reading and math individually.\n\nSo around 1400 if you aren't counting your essay and writing skills points
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Your GPA and SAT matter. Be specific about what school you want, and look up their requirements.  Its going to be a higher SAT if your GPA is less than perfect.