College Admissions, What's More Important- GPA or SAT's
"Do you think SAT's are more important than ever
or less important than before?"
I typically receive about a 50/50 response when I ask this question. Half the people support their claim by citing that many colleges have gone test-optional. The other half of the people are a bit more college-wise than that. Let's see why-
If we accept that a Corporate CEO's top priority is to protect their "stock-price", then it makes perfect sense to accept that a College President's top priority is to protect its college ranking. Do we agree?
On that note, of the 15 factors that determine college ranking, the SAT/ ACT scores of incoming freshmen represent the # 4 highest weighted factor with a weight of 8.125%. Incidentally, GPA is not among the 15 factors.
I contend that SAT's are more important than ever, and especially so if scholarships are important to you!
Join us for much more on this and other important college matters on my next webinar, click the link here-
On that note, of the 15 factors that determine college ranking, the SAT/ ACT scores of incoming freshmen represent the # 4 highest weighted factor with a weight of 8.125%. Incidentally, GPA is not among the 15 factors.
I contend that SAT's are more important than ever, and especially so if scholarships are important to you!
Join us for much more on this and other important college matters on my next webinar, click the link here-
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