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I am Vietnamese girl. I took SAT on Dec 4th, it's my first shot, quite bad I think. Math 670( should have been better), CR 440( need much more practises, I am working on it), W 540.
I have just got my score some minutes ago and now I am confused. I plan to apply to BYU for the program beginning next Fall. It's time for me to complete my application. But i am afraid that my score is not good enough. If u have any opinion, comment or advice, please don't hesitate to write on this thread. I appreciate all.
In addition, I registered for SAT test next Jan, too. I hope I can increase my score. I think I should apply for BYU even though my score is bad because of 2 reasons: first, I still have chance to show the admisson commitee who I am on my next SAT result; second, I need to, have to join a school next Fall. ( I graduated my high school on 2009,so I really want to get higher education as soon as possible)
What do u think? All replies will be definitely helpful to me. Thanks in advance.
I'm not sure about your SAT score, most people use the ACT in Utah, but your GPA might be more of a problem. The average ACT score for BYU is about 28, which is an SAT score of 1900. You should still apply, you neve know what will happen.
I am Vietnamese girl. I took SAT on Dec 4th, it's my first shot, quite bad I think. Math 670( should have been better), CR 440( need much more practises, I am working on it), W 540.
I have just got my score some minutes ago and now I am confused. I plan to apply to BYU for the program beginning next Fall. It's time for me to complete my application. But i am afraid that my score is not good enough. If u have any opinion, comment or advice, please don't hesitate to write on this thread. I appreciate all.
In addition, I registered for SAT test next Jan, too. I hope I can increase my score. I think I should apply for BYU even though my score is bad because of 2 reasons: first, I still have chance to show the admisson commitee who I am on my next SAT result; second, I need to, have to join a school next Fall. ( I graduated my high school on 2009,so I really want to get higher education as soon as possible)
What do u think? All replies will be definitely helpful to me. Thanks in advance.
Just join the Church of LDS, and you will be guaranteed admittance.
Joking aside, sort-of, BYU is more of a liberal arts college. As such, a high math score is not really required unless you plan to study one of their few sciences offered.
Your CR and writing are low. But, you mention you are Vietnamese. If English is not your first language, this could explain the low scores here and it is common for ESL speakers to score low on the CR. And, if English is not your first language, you may want to take the TOEFL.
Retaking the SAT is not a bad idea if you know you will do better the second time.
Also, are you applying to other schools? Or is your heart set on BYU?
There are many ways to impress the admittance commitee other than grades/scores.
I'm not sure about your SAT score, most people use the ACT in Utah, but your GPA might be more of a problem. The average ACT score for BYU is about 28, which is an SAT score of 1900. You should still apply, you neve know what will happen.
Yeah. I am a little worried about my GPA, too. Actually, in Vietnam, we count GPA on the range of 0-10. With secondary and high schools, 8-10/10( equally to 3.2-4/4) means excellent. I have never seen any student in Vietnam that have GPA 10 out of 10 ( or 4/4), yet I have heard that there is in the US.
Just join the Church of LDS, and you will be guaranteed admittance.
Joking aside, sort-of, BYU is more of a liberal arts college. As such, a high math score is not really required unless you plan to study one of their few sciences offered.
Your CR and writing are low. But, you mention you are Vietnamese. If English is not your first language, this could explain the low scores here and it is common for ESL speakers to score low on the CR. And, if English is not your first language, you may want to take the TOEFL.
Retaking the SAT is not a bad idea if you know you will do better the second time.
Also, are you applying to other schools? Or is your heart set on BYU?
There are many ways to impress the admittance commitee other than grades/scores.
Thank you so much! I am not mormon.
It is unlucky that my strength in Math ( it's the best I've got) is not really helpful to my application to BYU. Btw, i intend to join the program of HR Management, it's not quite related to sciences though.
My TOEFL( Jun 2010) score is 72. I just took another test a week ago with the hope of increasing my score. I will get my result soon, hopefully it will make my application stronger.
I plan to apply to Southwest Minnesota State University,too. Compare these two school, BYU is gonna be better for sure, isn't it?
Still, I am working on finding some more schools that might match my profile ( my scores, my expected financial devotion, ...).
I am Vietnamese girl. I took SAT on Dec 4th, it's my first shot, quite bad I think. Math 670( should have been better), CR 440( need much more practises, I am working on it), W 540.
I have just got my score some minutes ago and now I am confused. I plan to apply to BYU for the program beginning next Fall. It's time for me to complete my application. But i am afraid that my score is not good enough. If u have any opinion, comment or advice, please don't hesitate to write on this thread. I appreciate all.
In addition, I registered for SAT test next Jan, too. I hope I can increase my score. I think I should apply for BYU even though my score is bad because of 2 reasons: first, I still have chance to show the admisson commitee who I am on my next SAT result; second, I need to, have to join a school next Fall. ( I graduated my high school on 2009,so I really want to get higher education as soon as possible)
What do u think? All replies will be definitely helpful to me. Thanks in advance.
If you want to come to school here in Utah, why not go to the University of Utah? It's just as good as BYU and far more open to ideas the LDS church frowns upon. Your GPA should be good enough to get in too. Just a suggestion...
It is unlucky that my strength in Math ( it's the best I've got) is not really helpful to my application to BYU. Btw, i intend to join the program of HR Management, it's not quite related to sciences though.
My TOEFL( Jun 2010) score is 72. I just took another test a week ago with the hope of increasing my score. I will get my result soon, hopefully it will make my application stronger.
I plan to apply to Southwest Minnesota State University,too. Compare these two school, BYU is gonna be better for sure, isn't it?
Still, I am working on finding some more schools that might match my profile ( my scores, my expected financial devotion, ...).
A school you might want to consider is Suffolk University. Not a prestigious school by any means, but definitely better than SMSU and perhaps on par with BYU academically. I mention Suffolk because you more than likely will be accepted and they have a large Vietnamese student body, if that would matter to you. Their acceptance rate is around 70%, and they like to throw money at applicants ($15K scholarship for entering freshman and transfer students having a 3.0 GPA, amongst other aid). Plus it is in Boston, which can be good or bad, but better than south-west Minnesota (unless you like prairies).
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