Really dejected right now, got a 164 on the Sep test and only have 1 retake left. Will be taking again in December but wanted to know where I stand at this point. GPA is above 4. Any chance at attending one of the lower T-14? Sample size is very small on mylsn.
Also, is it better to wait for a Dec score or apply now? Thanks.
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Maybe pull one of GT Cornell, but likely no scholarship or minimal scholarship. Dont rush into December. Take it when you are ready. Dont waste a 4.0. Think about studying for a full year. If you get a 174, you are talking about Yale here. PLEASE PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF WHATEVER DEITY, take your time and really study until you can guarantee yourself a score like that. If you have a 4.0 gpa, you are capable.
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I already postponed a year, I've studied hard but it just hasn't translated to test-day success. I've been averaging high 160s and I think that's my ceiling, only hit 170+ a few times. I'm gonna give it my best shot in December though. Thanks for your help!grades?? wrote:Maybe pull one of GT Cornell, but likely no scholarship or minimal scholarship. Dont rush into December. Take it when you are ready. Dont waste a 4.0. Think about studying for a full year. If you get a 174, you are talking about Yale here. PLEASE PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF WHATEVER DEITY, take your time and really study until you can guarantee yourself a score like that. If you have a 4.0 gpa, you are capable.
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I apologize for my crassness, but you are an idiot to not delay another year and rush into december. You have no idea what that GPA buys you if you hit a 170+. Hit a 170, you are going to Columbia for likely free.StopLawying wrote:I already postponed a year, I've studied hard but it just hasn't translated to test-day success. I've been averaging high 160s and I think that's my ceiling, only hit 170+ a few times. I'm gonna give it my best shot in December though. Thanks for your help!grades?? wrote:Maybe pull one of GT Cornell, but likely no scholarship or minimal scholarship. Dont rush into December. Take it when you are ready. Dont waste a 4.0. Think about studying for a full year. If you get a 174, you are talking about Yale here. PLEASE PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF WHATEVER DEITY, take your time and really study until you can guarantee yourself a score like that. If you have a 4.0 gpa, you are capable.
Literally this will be a life-altering decision to not really take more time to study.
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Lol honestly, grades might come off like a dick but he speaks the truth. My gpa was similar to yours and I bet you my diagnostic was also lower than yours, but I had close to a 30 point jump. I know it's easier said than done but you owe it to yourself.grades?? wrote:I apologize for my crassness, but you are an idiot to not delay another year and rush into december. You have no idea what that GPA buys you if you hit a 170+. Hit a 170, you are going to Columbia for likely free.StopLawying wrote:I already postponed a year, I've studied hard but it just hasn't translated to test-day success. I've been averaging high 160s and I think that's my ceiling, only hit 170+ a few times. I'm gonna give it my best shot in December though. Thanks for your help!grades?? wrote:Maybe pull one of GT Cornell, but likely no scholarship or minimal scholarship. Dont rush into December. Take it when you are ready. Dont waste a 4.0. Think about studying for a full year. If you get a 174, you are talking about Yale here. PLEASE PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF WHATEVER DEITY, take your time and really study until you can guarantee yourself a score like that. If you have a 4.0 gpa, you are capable.
Literally this will be a life-altering decision to not really take more time to study.
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I hear him, and I understand how important this test is. But I already postponed a year and have studied hard during. More study time doesn't necessarily ensure a higher score. I was feeling great the week before the Sep test, finally breaking the 170 plateau and I feel like if I push hard over the next 1.5 months I can get a higher score. If I see that I'm not where I want to be come Dec, then I'll consider postponing another cycle. Doesn't hurt to try, right? Again, thanks for the advice.
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In this case, trying for December can hurt.StopLawying wrote:I hear him, and I understand how important this test is. But I already postponed a year and have studied hard during. More study time doesn't necessarily ensure a higher score. I was feeling great the week before the Sep test, finally breaking the 170 plateau and I feel like if I push hard over the next 1.5 months I can get a higher score. If I see that I'm not where I want to be come Dec, then I'll consider postponing another cycle. Doesn't hurt to try, right? Again, thanks for the advice.
