I'm curious as to why management consulting firms still ask for SAT scores? What's the point? Do they even verify these scores?
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It gives you something to compare across candidates. For graduate students they also ask for your GMAT.
No, most don't verify (just like they mostly don't verify GPA) until the very end (potentially) but it is better to be safe than sorry.
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