SAT Scores on Resume?
If I come from a non-target, should I put SAT scores on my resume if they're decent? I got a 1540 (800 m 740v). Or will the people going over resumes get triggered by putting highschool information on there? I was thinking of leaving it off because it's a high school test, but on previous threads on this topic there's been mixed opinions and no outright consensus.
I don't see a problem with you putting your SAT score. Many of the analysts who review your resume took SAT themselves, so if you have a good score, they'll just think you're a smart kid. I think it becomes problematic when people begin to put their SAT II scores and AP scores and everything else.
Thanks for your response. So definitely don't include Math II scores? If I include the SAT score, should I put the breakdown as well?
Had always put down my killer GMAT score on my resume during recrutement. Was commented on during two of my interviews by associates/VPs with MBAs. Offers received at both firms (not because of a score of course but definitely set me apart from other “dull” kids)
How high was your GMAT score if you don't mind sharing? Also was it a BB that you got offers? I heard that at some firms where it's frowned upon to recruit for PE, it's not a good idea to put the GMAT down because it just signals that you're just using IB as a stepping stone to go to PE/MBA
if you are from a target with a 3.7+, then you don't need to put a gmat because putting a 720 on there won't make a big difference (if any), it'll be all about how you perform in the interview
if you are from a semi/nontarget with say 3.4 gpa, then having a 720 on your resume can definitely help you land an interview to show the recruiter you're not a dumbass
I think it would depend on who is looking. After I read your score I initially thought to myself, "why the fuck would he want to brag about that score I had a 2260?" So I decided to not be a dick and google to see if it had changed from the 2400 scale. Sure enough it has, and now I feel old, thanks dick, but after looking at the conversion table I know now that you did similar to if not better than I did on the old range.
Seriously though I worked as a principal for 4 years and I don't recall ever seeing an SAT or ACT score on a CV. If your resume was on my desk I would have trashed it if I had seen that score from my own ignorance of the scoring change, whereas if it wasn't listed I'd never think twice.
It seems the change was in 2016 to the scoring, so if you decide to list it, maybe show the equivalent 2400 range score for context as I'd imagine it's more likely than not some of your interviewers will have tested prior to the change.
I would suggest considering testing for Mensa, with your scores you shouldn't have an issue qualifying since I'm a member and we did similar on the SAT, If you add that to your CV not only does it display the intelligence you want to convey with the SAT's, but it will be current so you're not selling a guy who was smart 4/5 years ago, but still is lol.
Maybe thats just me though.....
I don't put my SAT score but the easy workaround is just putting the denominator.... such as 2300/2400 or 1570/1600, etc.
“hot” take: Mensa is a circlejerk of pseudo intellectuals
We don't always jerk off in circles, we do other shapes occasionally. And you won't believe where Phoebe keeps her protractor!
BOOM! Instantly provides context and doesn't require hiring staff to google shit to determine mental functionally capacity! Wish I could give 2 bananas for that one, but you don't seek the glory obviously since you don't have your SAT on your CV. Must have a PHD, pretty huge dick
I also got an 800 on the Math, and I have always put my SAT scores on there. it’s a conversation starter, and has many times been an ice breaker in interviews. differentiator w/ little effort. I see no downside
Thanks for your response. So should I put something like 1540/1600 SAT (800 m)? Should I also put 34 ACT down in case whoever is reading my app took the ACT, or do banks only care about the SAT?
I've wondered this too, but more about what is the acceptable range where it is impressive enough to show. I scored just below 1500, and while that's obviously a pretty high score, I don't think it's anything worth gloating about and thus I usually leave it off.
It depends on the situation tbh. Like I said in my post, I'm at a non-target, so I want to do everything I can to show that I still have decent enough intelligence compared to people at targets. Are you at a target or non-target currently? If target, then you probably don't really need to put it on there. If you're at a non-target, I'd put it on there, especially if you had an 800 math. A 1490 is still pretty good, and pretty close to the average SAT for most ivies. My idea is that if you have an SAT score above the average from Ivies, it's probably worthwhile to put it on, especially from a non-target. Also seems like most people on this thread advocating to put them down too if they're decent enough.
Anything above a 1500 is impressive, I'd leave it on there. It's pretty standard for banks to ask for SAT scores on your resume so it won't raise any eyebrows to have it on there. I'd avoid getting too nitty-gritty with it though--leave it at 1540/1600, don't dig into math vs. verbal or subject tests or any of those things.
Thanks for your help! If I had a 34 ACT also, should I put that down in case the person reviewing my resume took the ACT? Or since that's weaker than a 1540 SAT I should leave it off?
I'd pick your stronger score. It starts to look weird when you have a bunch of stuff on there.
I like seeing high SAT / ACT scores when I review resumes. Leave it off if it isn't high.
To reply to other comments, don't put SAT subject or AP scores (feels too try-hard) and do include a denominator for your test score (in case someone isn't familiar with SAT / ACT grading scales).
Alright, thanks for your response. I definitely won't put SAT II's or AP's. If I also got a 34 ACT, should I put that down too or leave it off since 1540 SAT is better? No need to break down section scores from what you're saying? Even if I just put 800 m?
Put it on. Anything that gives you an edge should be put on your resume. Firms will ask for your SAT anyway.
Should I put a 34 ACT down as well, or since that's weaker compared to a 1540 I should leave it off? Given all the advice on this post, I wonder if I should just leave that on in case the person reviewing my application took the ACT
Put them all in your resume.
Just put the SAT and ACT scores. If you don’t put it they might ask at the interview. I don’t think they care about the breakdown or other scores. Depending in the job they usually want well rounded people, not just guys who killed it on a math exam.
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