About College Admissions: U.S.: Low SAT Scores? What Now?

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. SAT scores are released on December 21st for students who took the exam on the 4th. For many colleges, this is the last round of scores that will be accepted for the current admissions cycle. It's important to keep scores in perspective. They do matter at the majority of colleges, but they are just one part of an application. A strong academic record is more important than the SAT or ACT, and meaningful extracurricular activities, strong letters of recommendation, your demonstrated interest, and a winning essay also matter. Over 800 Test-Optional Colleges If your application is strong except for your SAT or ACT scores, don't fret. There are over 800 colleges that don't require scores. The list includes some prestigious and selective schools such as Bowdoin, Mount Holyoke, Sarah Lawrence, Sewanee and Wake Forest. See More About:  sat scores  act scores  standardized tests How Much Do SAT Scores Matter? My colleague Corry Unis, Director of Admissions here at Alfred University, answers this common question. Read Corry's reply -- the answer will be comforting to many students. 20 Great Schools for Students with Not-So-Great Scores Here are 20 great schools for good students who don't have the world's best test scores. Many of the schools are my top picks from the test-optional colleges, and others are places that deliver better-than-average educations for students with average scores. See More About:  sat scores  act scores  standardized tests SAT Score Comparison Charts for Different Colleges To see how your scores measure up, check out these SAT score comparison charts for matriculated students: The Ivy League Top Universities (non-Ivy) Top Liberal Arts Colleges Top Engineering Schools Top Women's Colleges Top Public Universities Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges The Big Ten Athletic Conference More SAT Comparison Charts College Admissions Ads College Scholarship 2011 Admission Admission Mit Act Scores Test Score Featured Articles 5 Good Reasons to Transfer The Hidden Cost of Transferring Sample Letter from a Deferred Student What is the FAFSA? 6 Common Application Blunders Sophie's Essay on Local Politics   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Choose the Perfect College Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? Deferred? What Next? Advertisement