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hopelesstoharvard · 2009 February 19th, 08:58 PM

First, your Math score is much more important than your Verbal score. A high math score will always standout - a high verbal score won't.

Conversely, a low math score will always hurt - while a low verbal score (think sub 650) will have less impact.

Second - there are simply too many high-scoring candidates these days. As long as you pass a minimum threshold (I'd advise around 2100-2150), you should be fine. Focus on other areas such as ECs and work experience.

Hope that helps!

2009 February 19th, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
hopelesstoharvard This user's posts are moderated. Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	2 secrets to the SAT that not many people know First, your Math score is much more important than your Verbal score. A high math score will always standout - a high verbal score won't. Conversely, a low math score will always hurt - while a low verbal score (think sub 650) will have less impact. Second - there are simply too many high-scoring candidates these days. As long as you pass a minimum threshold (I'd advise around 2100-2150), you should be fine. Focus on other areas such as ECs and work experience. Hope that helps! Last edited by Erin : 2009 February 19th at 09:19 PM. Reason: Spammy link removed.