SAT Scores

Hi Amardeep,
SAT is generally not required by Canadian universities and also the answer will depend on your profile, the university requirement and what you want to study. If you are asking for master degree program even then you don't need a SAT.

Hi,
To get a perfect score, you need to understand the exam. So, if you have yet not taken coaching, do that as the sessions will train you to manage speed and time both. Once you are thorough with the training, taking lot of mock tests will train your brain well and confidence will be high.

Yes, it does matter.

For Ivy League colleges, you must aim for at least 1560+ out of 1600 in SAT or 35+ out of 36 in ACT. But, good score in SAT and ACT alone is not enough. You need to have great academic record and extraordinary profile to get admission into Ivy League. For Oxford and Cambridge, you must have outstanding academic record.

Yes, in such cases, the student must be academically very strong but he must demonstrate interests and hobbies outside academics. The SOP must be very good, even the reference letters will carry a lot of weightage. Intelligently, draft your application and apply early.

Hi Thushar,
Your SAT score is pretty good. However, your complete profile has to be assessed like your extra activities, your statement of purpose etc. to get into an IVY League School.

Hi,
No, with this score you can't get a English proficiency waiver, as per the guidelines of the universities you should have at least 700 in CR part, so that you can show the university that you don't require TOEFL/IELTS. UIC is a good university, even I had applied to it and didn't receive an English proficiency waiver, so what I will recommend is give TOEFL to be on the safer side and if you want a smooth admission process.
All the best!

Hey Deep,
US admission process is holistic, nothing particular can assure you admission in US universities, they will look at your whole profile not just 12th marks but all the high school marks viz. 9th,10th,11th and 12th marks with your SAT and TOEFL marks and your ECs. So, you see this is a bit complicated process. Scoring high grades in SAT or 12th will not ensure you admission in the universities. You have to maintain your whole profile and show the university that you deserve the admission.
I hope you got me.

Your SAT scores are directly taken from college-board by the universities you will apply for and higher the score, better the chances of scholarships. Depending on the course, you might have very few scholarships at under graduate level, but once you enroll in a university, you will get many more. You can also look for financial aid offered by the university.