u/Apprehensive_Belt116

Say someone doesn't have exceptional ecs/story/essay/awards; however, they simply have like 1580+ SAT and 4.0 gpa. What level college would be willing to accept them?

Say would T20 schools admit this type of student just to pad out their admit stats? SAT and gpa seem to be important stats for colleges, and say the student is paying full tuition, would that boost their chances even more?

I'm very curious since it would make sense on a college standpoint.

Hi everyone!

I was worried that since I had many "traditional" stats that are similar to non QB-applicants that it would hurt my application.

What I mean by "traditional" stats includes high standarized scores, high gpa, rigorous coursework, several national/international level awards, research, and community service.

This is due to living in an urban area with many free opportunities and attending a competitive highschool even though low-income and having many family/outside responsibilities.

Has anyone had a similar experience or advice regarding how to approach such a scenario?
Should I just not list some of my activities?

Thanks!

So, this year I had some very extenuating circumstances such that I took the exception AP tests (the makeups for the late exams).

When do you think I'd get my score back?

I'm thinking it could be possible I get the score back with all the normal late exam scores, but I'm not sure.

Anyone experienced this before?

Thx

1. GPA: 98/100 unweighted.
2. ~15 APs by senior year.
3. ACT all 36's (perfect).
4. AIME Qualifier
5. ISEF Finalist
6. 2 years research @ ivy.
7. Published Paper in technical journal w/ first author
8. PVSA Gold
9. President of 4 School clubs (Math, Physics, cs... )
10. 3 sports year round, all varsity(nothing higher)
11. Founded student coaching organization.