Comments on: How Important are the SAT and ACT for College Admissions? http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/ Trying to find the right college for you? Don't have adequate college admissions counseling available at your school? Looking for news (and some ramblings) about the whole college search process? You have come to the right place. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:47:06 +0000 hourly 1 By: Todd Johnson http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-96607 Todd Johnson Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:53:35 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-96607 Nate, That is the kind of disparity that worries college admissions people. At most colleges grades and the classes you take to get those grades are the most important factor in admissions. I can tell you that 98% of the students at Ohio State were in the top 50% of their high school class and 89% were in the top 25%. It is possible that you will be admitted but I would make sure that you are also applying to other colleges where you chances for admittance are higher. Nate,

That is the kind of disparity that worries college admissions people. At most colleges grades and the classes you take to get those grades are the most important factor in admissions. I can tell you that 98% of the students at Ohio State were in the top 50% of their high school class and 89% were in the top 25%. It is possible that you will be admitted but I would make sure that you are also applying to other colleges where you chances for admittance are higher.

]]> By: Nate http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-96604 Nate Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:32:15 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-96604 I have a 30 ACT but I also have a 2.4 GPA will my test score compensate for my GPA, If im trying to go to a school like Ohio State? I have a bunch of EC's a strong essay and im from Ohio, the only part of my application that is lacking is my GPA, which I realize is very imnportant, but is it enouph to be admitted? I have a 30 ACT but I also have a 2.4 GPA will my test score compensate for my GPA, If im trying to go to a school like Ohio State? I have a bunch of EC’s a strong essay and im from Ohio, the only part of my application that is lacking is my GPA, which I realize is very imnportant, but is it enouph to be admitted?

]]> By: Todd Johnson http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-55887 Todd Johnson Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:32:07 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-55887 Abhi, If a student has properly prepared I generally recommending taking a test two times. Which test depends on which test you are stronger on. Universities care if you take it too much because they are looking for interesting students. If a student spends all of their time on testing they don't look interesting, they just look desperate. Futhermore, Universities know that after taking an exam 2 to 3 times, the chances of significant improvement are minimal. Score choice is available but many of the most selective colleges ask to see all of your test scores so they will see everything. For colleges that superscore the ACT, search for superscore on my website. I have a list of programs that I believe superscore the ACT. Almost all colleges superscore the SAT. Abhi,

If a student has properly prepared I generally recommending taking a test two times. Which test depends on which test you are stronger on. Universities care if you take it too much because they are looking for interesting students. If a student spends all of their time on testing they don’t look interesting, they just look desperate. Futhermore, Universities know that after taking an exam 2 to 3 times, the chances of significant improvement are minimal. Score choice is available but many of the most selective colleges ask to see all of your test scores so they will see everything. For colleges that superscore the ACT, search for superscore on my website. I have a list of programs that I believe superscore the ACT. Almost all colleges superscore the SAT.

]]> By: Abhi http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-55877 Abhi Sun, 03 Apr 2011 02:37:52 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-55877 How many times do you recommend taking these tests? Why should it matter to universities if you take it a lot? Do they see? What Ivys request all your SAT/ACT scores? Which superscore your ACT? Which superscore your SAT? How many times do you recommend taking these tests? Why should it matter to universities if you take it a lot? Do they see? What Ivys request all your SAT/ACT scores? Which superscore your ACT? Which superscore your SAT?

]]> By: Todd Johnson http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-47881 Todd Johnson Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:27:08 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-47881 Art, Thanks for the comment. Test scores can effect financial aid and scholarship consideration at some, but not all, colleges. In very general terms, the less academically competitive the college, the more likely they will have merit based scholarships and these may be based on test scores. Art,

Thanks for the comment. Test scores can effect financial aid and scholarship consideration at some, but not all, colleges. In very general terms, the less academically competitive the college, the more likely they will have merit based scholarships and these may be based on test scores.

]]> By: Art Meisler http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-47874 Art Meisler Sun, 12 Sep 2010 21:58:49 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-47874 When discussing test scores, we advise parents and students to avoid the terms “good and bad”. (Some students will say “I did really badly on my SAT”). We advise that test scores can really only be “judged” in relation to the schools to which a student applies. And, as stated earlier in this discussion, standardized testing is just one of many factors that a college considers. That said, it's my understanding the test scores can be very important for financial aid and scholarship consideration. When discussing test scores, we advise parents and students to avoid the terms “good and bad”. (Some students will say “I did really badly on my SAT”). We advise that test scores can really only be “judged” in relation to the schools to which a student applies. And, as stated earlier in this discussion, standardized testing is just one of many factors that a college considers.

That said, it’s my understanding the test scores can be very important for financial aid and scholarship consideration.

]]> By: Todd Johnson http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-47815 Todd Johnson Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:39:04 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-47815 Kimberly, There is no set score that you need to have on the ACT for college admissions. Most colleges look at many factors in deciding who to accept and test scores are just one factor. Most important are your grades and the classes you took to get those grades. The average ACT score will differ a great deal depending on the college. Work on getting the best grades and then do the best you can on the ACT. Then find colleges with test scores similar to what you received. Kimberly,

There is no set score that you need to have on the ACT for college admissions. Most colleges look at many factors in deciding who to accept and test scores are just one factor. Most important are your grades and the classes you took to get those grades.

The average ACT score will differ a great deal depending on the college. Work on getting the best grades and then do the best you can on the ACT. Then find colleges with test scores similar to what you received.

]]> By: kimberly http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/college-testing/how-important-are-the-sat-and-act-for-college-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-47812 kimberly Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:54:33 +0000 http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/?p=2959#comment-47812 what scores you have to have on act? what scores you have to have on act?

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