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Dear Mr Johnson,
I have done the SATs Test Three times and I'm still ranging between 1200-1250. Is there any colleges that I can be accepted in with a score of 1250 at this point in time?
Kristina,
There are many colleges that would be happy to accept a student with a 1200-1250 SAT. You don't say whether that is for all three parts of the exam or just the reading and math sections. If that score is for just two sections you will have more options than if it for all three but either way their are options.
If your test score is for all three sections you may wish to look at a community college to start with since many of those are open admissions which means they accept everyone who applies. This does not mean that they will provide a poor education, just that they are not difficult to gain admissions. The other option is to look at those colleges that are test optional. You can find a list of those colleges at this website.
http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional
If your test score is just for the reading and math sections you have many more options because many colleges, including some selective ones, will accept a student with such test scores. You can go to the College Navigator site at http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ to find colleges that meet your criteria for a college including information on their average test scores.
Either way, with the thousands of colleges we have in this country, there is a college for everyone, regardless of who they are or what their test scores might be.
Good luck.
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Todd Johnson
Expertise
I can help students and families understand the whole college admissions process from evaluating what a student wants from a college to finding the right college. This includes advising on the college application, the essay, recommendations and visiting colleges. I also can help families understand college financial aid. I have particular expertise in helping students who are applying to BS/MD programs.
Experience
I am a lawyer as well as a college admission consultant and have spent more than 11 years consulting with students and families on how to find the right college for each student. I work with students throughout the US as well as international students who wish to attend college in the US. I have helped hundreds of students find the best college for each student's needs. I have particular expertise helping students become the most competitive candidate for BS/MD programs.
Organizations
Independent Educational Consultants Association, Professional Member;
Higher Education Consultants Association;
National Association for College Admission Counseling;
Minnesota Association for College Admission Counseling
Publications
Todd is the author of "BS/MD Programs-The Complete Guide: Getting into Medical School from High School."
College Admissions Counseling’s blog content has been featured by the Chicago Sun Times, Fox News, Reuters and other major websites. It is syndicated by Blogburst.
Education/Credentials
BA St. Olaf College;
JD Washington University in St. Louis
Awards and Honors
I am an instructor for the University of California Irvine extension.
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