I am a student from India and I attempted the SAT without studying at all and scored 1440.
I wish to attend the Wharton School of Business so is this score enough?
What if I apply test-optional?
Can I get into any Ivies, MIT Sloan, or NYU with this score?
Recently I have been seeing universities boasting that they rejected perfect SAT scorers stating that higher SAT score is correlated to higher family wealth, so do you think this score is good?
If you got a 1440 without studying, you may want to try again with some studying (assuming you have time, access, and can afford it). You may get a score that would raise your already good chance of getting into Ivies into a great chance. If there is any way to review your test answers, take advantage of that and study the things that tripped you. If not, take a practice test on the Bluebook App and then you can evaluate your skills and weaknesses.
I would try again I were you but that is just my opinion as a junior with time to take the test multiple times. However, you already have a incredible score!! Great job :)
Getting a 1440 on the SAT is an AWESOME score without studying!!! You should definitely apply with the score. Not sure if you could get into any of the Ivy League schools though. You should use College Vine's chancing calculator to see if you can get into any Ivies.
You must be a genius if you got a 1440 without studying. It's a great score for a first attempt but unfortunately not going to impress the admissions committee for those schools on your list. Last year even NYU's average SAT score was 1540. So do yourself a favor, take it again, and this time study for it. I'm sure you will get 1550 or better. Good luck.
@CameronBameron,
Do you think applying test optional is a tangible option?
According to the PrepScholar website, MIT's average composite score is a 1535, with the 25% being a 1500 and the 75% being a 1570, which puts your 1440 below their average. It's up to you whether or not you want to apply test-optional, and I would suggest looking at CollegeVine's chancing simulator so you can compare your SAT score to other international students.
Your score is amazing! Especially because you grew up in India and probably know at least two languages other than English-- make a point of that in your application! Also, SAT scores are less important than most people make them out to be, and 1440 certainly doesn't hurt your chances. I would say you should definitely apply with your test score, because otherwise they would assume your score is similar to other SAT scores from India, which would typically be lower than 1440.
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