Yes there was a conversion chart. I think it may have been part of the application materials provided by the University, rather than something from ACT of SAT. Illinois had an ACT score requirement (minimum) and so I think they included the conversion for those who had taken the SAT rather than the ACT because they would only accept ACT numbers.

That is the way it was for us as well (growing up in CT). The only time we heard about the ACT was if we expressed interest in going to a school that required it. Beyond that, it was SAT and SAT IIs all the way.

Is it just because of the internet that we are hearing more and more about these kinds of mistakes? Are is something happening in the systems?

Was it something like this?

http://www.ccsd.edu/south/Guidance/satconversion.htm

Hey, Thanks. That is very interesting. I've never seen it before.

Yep PJ, that's it. Thanks. :)

It was 112. Apparently, their scores were far from what they needed to get in.:eek: I wonder if someone will try to sue them for "mental anguish".

Hey Carnation,

Obviously I don't understand the overall financial dynamics of major university, but would it be a huge problem to just admit the 112 and raise the freshman class size on a one time only basis?

I understand there are academic standards involved, but it is not the fault of those who have already been accepted. Statistically, some percentage will flunk out, some will drop out and some will do better than expected.

What might the total impact be?

Interesting point of DeltAlum.

1. I would also venture that not all 112 would actually attend.

2. Colleges always say they can rescind applications if 3rd and 4th quarter are subpar. Perhaps if the student still shows poor grades, the offer could be pulled back in June.

I have heard that the 112 were really at the bottom of the admissions pile and if they'd accpted them, they would've had trouble from the hundreds of non-accepted people who were in between them and those who were accepted.

You mean they were athletes?

Hey, just kidding! Couldn't help the cheap shot.

I thought that the College Board folks had said that the mistakes weren't huge in terms of their overall scores -- like just a few points.

But, I understand your answer.

Reported now it was because of Moisture that caused the Problem!

They Screwed Up Period.

Does this mean that those that took The Test were in any %?

112 number of People is not going to make a big deal to any College, let alone spread over Many!

Give them Admission and let it go at that!:rolleyes:

Correct me if i'm wrong, but I think we're talking about 2 different stories.

The College Board issue adversely affected .4% of October testtakers nationwide.

UGA positively affected 112 undeserving students by offering them admission.