My daughter's wish is attending UCLA, but her score SAT only 1500..?
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She has an excellent chance of getting into UCLA, especially since UCLA changed their admission criteria starting this year.  I recommend:\n\n1) Take the ACT, it is a completely different kind of exam and she may do very well (plus, no penalty for guessing answers); feel free to retake the SAT and ACT as many times as she needs to boost her scores, the UC System will not "look down" on multiple test scores and will only take the highest combined score (not average of all scores).  For test info, see: http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/\n\n2) Write an excellent personal statement; since the change in admission criteria, personal statements are likely to weigh more in the decision process.  Her passion for making a difference for her school is good a point to stress.  For a guideline on how to write your personal statement for the UC System (published by Berkeley but applicable to all UCs), see: http://students.berkeley.edu/files/Admissions/Personal_State_07.pdf\n\nDon't stress out over the SAT score, try the ACT and see how she does.  To get detailed info on the new UCLA admission criteria, see: http://dailybruin.com/news/articles.asp?id=38794
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I believe UC no longer considers Affirmative Action for enrollment. If you are denied admission to UCLA but you have above average GPA and test scores- as compared to their incoming freshman class- then I would consider appealing.
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ucla is up by 30 so its safe to say that they will play each other on sat, time yet to be determined (i'll come edit my post when I see it.)
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First of all--she has to have a high school diploma ... I'd recommend... www.educationdirect.com for the high school diploma. Just tell them she's graduated from 8th grade--then, have her enroll and complete all the lessons--really easy--and if she needs help, I can help her. Then, go to the website....www.collegeboard.com for more information on the SAT. \n\nGood luck!\n\nMichelle\n\nPS... email me at Luvs2Write16@aol.com, if you have further questions--about to graduate High School...homeschooled--age 17.
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I'm not sure how you got a 1700, as 1600 is a perfect score.  "Ivy" league schools look for more than just SAT.  You'll need near perfect grades and a lot of good extra-curricular activities.
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there's tones of scolorships out there that you prob haven't heard of, go to the school your daughter is wanting to apply to, there's also a student line of credit (they have low interest rates) ummmm, your really going to have to do some research and talk to alot of people, where there's a will there's a way!
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Your sister has a GREAT chance of getting financial aid.  All she has to do is APPLY.  I will list a few sites and suggestions that helped me when applying to undergraduate school.\n\n1)  The financial aid offices of prospective universities and colleges:  they can offer full & half tuition scholarships.  \n2)  Ask her high school counselor, teachers, and principal to give her suggestions and the inside scoop on people giving scholarships.\n3)  See if she qualifies for any state or federal grants.  These are not loans, and you do not have to pay them back.  \n4)  http://www.scholarships.com/\n5)  Sororities will often give scholarships\n6)  http://www.fastweb.com/\n7)  http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/\n8)  The alumni chapters of prospective universities and colleges:  they can offer partial tuition and book scholarships.\n\nAs far as your second question, her chances of getting into top 5 universites is dependent on 1) her grades - sounds like she has this one in the bag, 2) her test scores - she should take both the SAT's and the ACT's if possible, and 3) her application w/essay and/or video.  If your sister has 1) great grades & 2) great scores, then she should focus on the following:\n1) Write an awesome personal essay, including all of the things that you mentioned in your first question.\n2) If possible, visit the schools she wants to go to.\n3) Contact (Call and/or visit) the schools' financial aid and admissions office, and "get in good" with them.  They can be her advocate and give her files priority viewing.\n4) If the admissions office thinks it is a good idea, submit a video with the application.\n\nBest wishes to her and congratulations to her and your family!!!
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just posted this in another question but it works here too.\n\n girl asked her dad if she was a dem or rep. He says ok well you work really hard in school and you get good grades right. Yes. Well You know how Stacy doesnt work very hard and sometimes she is real close to passing but fails by a little. Yes. Well since you have a 4.0 and she has a 1.9 why dont you give her a little of your gpa so she can have a 2.0 and you will have 3.9 you still pass and she passes too everyone is happy. She says thats not fair I worked for that grade. Then you are a Republican\n\nwell this is what it is supposed to be but today there is no real conservatives in govt the entire country fell left.
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The posting is based on the points.good luck to ur son,my sis did her psle tis year too.the results will be out 2moro. God Bless!
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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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=although she is the head of her department she probably will have to check with the Principal, school superintendent or so board because it is a law that you have to attend so many hours and days to receive credits.  Yours is a special circumstance.  Good luck.
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460 is quite low; however, there are schools that would accept it. Check with your chosen schools to see how close you are to the median. If these scores are below the median for your schools, you'll need to improve your scores. Invest in a preparation course and get the scores you want. \ngood luck
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make her ur inspiration for study,and see it will all work out
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It's okay, not outstanding or anything.. 49% of students had a GPA of 3.75 or higher in high school. But your SAT scores and other factors have something to do with it also. Apply. If you get in, great. If not, at least you know. It's worse to not apply and keep wondering if they would have accepted you. Just do it! And you have time to improve that. :)
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I am a pesky parent. my 21yr old lives any from home and goes to college and I still talk to her about her grades.She knows that I only want the best for her and that I am concerned and love about her.If I didn't pester her,she would think I didn't care.She says she loves me for doing it[even tho sometimes I am a pesky parent]She wouldn't have it any other way!!!p.s.I hope the answer you got from brnbrn3 was a joke even tho it was not funny. Ihave a 17yr old grand daughter who ran away on nov 21 2005,we haven't heard from her yet!!! An update incase you were wondering or praying for us.They found my 17yr old grand daughter on Monday Jan 9 2006.She is fine other than the fact that she has really messed up her life.She had big plans to go to college now she has missed so much school this year ,she can't even graduate.She was a straight A student  Senior year.She now sits in detention awaiting her day in court to see what the judge is going to do with her.So don't run away,and someday when you are sucessful, you will love your pesky parent as much as my daughter loves me.and someday hopfully my granddaugher will ,too!!!
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I'm pretty sure it has to do with PSAT and then the SAT to back it up. I'm in a National Merit Scholar training, and I believe that the minimum requirement is a 180 on the PSAT, but that's just to get into it. National Merit commended last year had to be at least a 203 on the PSAT, but the scores change every year.
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Congrats to your friend for sticking with it.  I hope she can work to get that GPA up to a 90 or better.  I would think she should definitely try for a "good college"  - her trials and determination should make a great essay topic and might just leverage her into a better school. \n\nYour friend might have to get started at the community college level, however.  Once she has a few solid college credits they become a transfer and age and high school history don't matter nearly as much.\n\nShe needs to know that the SAT or ACT are just as important as good grades in getting into college.  \n\nAgain, please give your friend a big hug for having such determination.  She's the kind of person we need around here!