LSE and the SATs

Does the school look at point scores in the SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests?
The closest mention I could find on the website was on the US Stu.Rec page where it mentioned "SATs alone are not sufficient for entry" - but as a supplement?

Reply 1

crazed44

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I dont think LSE looks at SAT scores, because a large part of the applicants dont give the SAT.
And i ve never heard them asking for or even mentioning SAT scores in particular..
I dont think it would be an advantage even as a supplement

Reply 2

forpolarbears

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srcc

Does the school look at point scores in the SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests?
The closest mention I could find on the website was on the US Stu.Rec page where it mentioned "SATs alone are not sufficient for entry" - but as a supplement?

They mean that you can't just apply with a high school diploma and SATs. You need AP tests, a year of U.S. uni, etc. Since the U.S. curriculum is based on four year courses, that means there's a year gap if one starts their education straight at a UK uni, so they want you to qualify through AP/college units.

Reply 3

Sigma

OP

Gryffindor

They mean that you can't just apply with a high school diploma and SATs. You need AP tests, a year of U.S. uni, etc. Since the U.S. curriculum is based on four year courses, that means there's a year gap if one starts their education straight at a UK uni, so they want you to qualify through AP/college units.

Precisely, but what about a case where you give them an accepted qualification, and supplement that with SATs?

Reply 4

crazed44

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Well if you look at what Gryffindor said, they might consider SATs only for US students or students who are taking the AP tests. So if you are taking the APs then by all means submit your scores.
But I dont think you can supplement the A levels/IB with SAT scores, because it just makes it apparent to them that you are applying to the States as well

Reply 5

forpolarbears

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My understanding is that they like to consider your application in the context of your own countries' admissions system, and that the SAT is used as a supposed indicator of university success, so they will take the SAT score in consideration to see how you rank against the other members of U.S. graduating class.

However, you are meant to include all qualifications you have pursued, the SAT could be included in that statement, so I would recommend contacting admissions tutors to see if they include it in that sense.

Reply 6

Champagne Breakfast

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I would attach them if they're good, because they are another indicator of your ability/intelligence. It does suggest to them that you are applying to America, but that could work both ways - they might also think that another, 'better' place might snatch you up and they might not want to miss out. Who knows.

Reply 7

nik89

I'm an Indian applicant, i've put down the sat just as an additional qualification. I just got my results - 2130 (700+710+720).
Is that a good score? should i bother reporting it to LSE/ other UK Unis.?

Reply 8

foxdie!

nik89

I'm an Indian applicant, i've put down the sat just as an additional qualification. I just got my results - 2130 (700+710+720).
Is that a good score? should i bother reporting it to LSE/ other UK Unis.?

I don't know about LSE, but here in the US ivy leagues will not be impressed but they wont be concerned either.
One thing though is that I see they are very balanced across math, reading, writing (thats good). Include them if they are better than the rest of your qualifications, declude them (is that a word?) if they are worse.
One other thing, SAT math is very junior and you would be expected to earn a high 700 or 800 if you want to study a mathematical subject, so if thats the case I would not include them.

By the way, I suggest taking the SATII Math II- it is at a much higher level but has a good curve and if you just made silly mistakes then you might be able to earn a very good score there.

Reply 9

nik89

Well yeah you're right....but i feel the SAT I Math is hardly a test of Math! You can only lose in the careless errors ( i got math - 720 btw)

I've written my SATIIs this month (Math2 + Phy + Chem) and am awaiting results. I'm sure i will get 750-800 in math 2......but the problem i don't think i did too well in Phy and Chem (probably low 700s or below)......so i can't decide whether or not i should submit - best wait for the scores i guess !

Reply 10

shady lane

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I got into Stanford with 690 Math, 720 Verbal, 770 Writing, and 700 Math IIC.

I think your scores are fine.

Reply 11

nik89

Well the considerations of Stanford are quite diff from LSE ... from what i've heard LSE (as other UK Unis)... don't care much for the SATs

I could be wrong though...

Reply 12

shady lane

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I was responding to the person who said the OPs scores won't get a second glance at top US universities.

Reply 13

foxdie!

shady lane

I was responding to the person who said the OPs scores won't get a second glance at top US universities.

just to clarify I said:
"here in the US ivy leagues will not be impressed but they wont be concerned either"

also just a friendly reminder- an instance doesn't disprove a theory.

Reply 14

foxdie!

nik89

Well yeah you're right....but i feel the SAT I Math is hardly a test of Math! You can only lose in the careless errors ( i got math - 720 btw)

I've written my SATIIs this month (Math2 + Phy + Chem) and am awaiting results. I'm sure i will get 750-800 in math 2......but the problem i don't think i did too well in Phy and Chem (probably low 700s or below)......so i can't decide whether or not i should submit - best wait for the scores i guess !

I don't know. Though I've heard LSE welcomes SATII results moreso than SATI because they test a specific field. Definitely don't include anything in the 600s though. I suppose there's allways a big psychological difference between 690 and 700.

Reply 15

shady lane

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foxdie!

just to clarify I said:
"here in the US ivy leagues will not be impressed but they wont be concerned either"

also just a friendly reminder- an instance doesn't disprove a theory.

Yes but unless you went to an Ivy/MIT/Stanford/Duke, I can't assume you actualy know what you are talking about. Sorry there is a lot of bad advice on TSR, particularly about US university admissions.

Reply 16

nik89

Some advice please:
I've already applied to LSE (Oct. 14).... and received my SAT scores a couple of days ago : 2130 (700 CR + 720 M + 710 W). Do you think i should report to LSE ?

Reply 17

crazed44

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well i dont think reporting it later will make any difference, you may have included it in your UCAS as a qualification, but since it has no direct bearing on your predicted grades (like a revised prediction maybe) or your personal statement, i would advise you not to.... because it will only make it clear to them that you have applied to the US as well,and im not sure about how they ll view that..
plus since you're not a US student.. it'll probably be just of no use, i think, because at the end of the day, LSE is not using SAT scores to distinguish one candidate from another...

btw,,nik 89 which school r u from...?

Reply 18

Knogle

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nik89

Some advice please:
I've already applied to LSE (Oct. 14).... and received my SAT scores a couple of days ago : 2130 (700 CR + 720 M + 710 W). Do you think i should report to LSE ?

Not worth it IMO, considering the fact that 2130 is hardly a spectacular score (to be frank).

Reply 19

nik89

The thing is that in my UCAS form i mentioned that i'm writing the SAT, but left the score field blank, so i'm thinking that if i don't submit a score they may think i didn't submit due to a poor score.....or would they just not care?

And yeah i realise my score isn't spectacular....but its still good. My score report says its 96th percentile

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