For context, I am a current junior at a target school, going to an EB in the summer. I know this is silly, but I didn't take my SAT due to COVID-19 restrictions and the fact that colleges didn't require it. Will this screw me over for on-cycle for UMM/MF? Would doing my SAT in the next year or two be even worth it?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, not having taken the SAT due to COVID-19 restrictions is unlikely to significantly impact your on-cycle recruiting for UMM/MF roles, especially since you're already at a target school and have secured an EB internship. These factors carry much more weight in the recruiting process than standardized test scores.
However, if you feel that adding a strong SAT score to your resume would help bolster your profile (e.g., to address any perceived gaps or to stand out further), it could be worth considering. That said, most candidates in your position focus on excelling in their internship, networking, and preparing for technical and behavioral interviews, as these are the primary determinants for UMM/MF recruiting success. Taking the SAT at this stage is generally not necessary unless you have a specific reason to believe it would add value to your application.
Sources: Got a SA Offer at BB...but I'm a current junior help!!, , Rising junior considering gap year because of COVID to re-recruit, High School Junior Looking For College Advice
yeah, thats tough. i would take your SAT asap, huge detriment. ACT could be an opportunity they're not thaaaat hard exams.
I’m going to assume above is sarcastic. Absolutely do not take it. I’d legit DQ someone if I found out they went back to take the SAT at this point in their career. Poor use of time as long as your college GPA is fine. We just need some external, quantifiable validation that you’re intelligent.
Echoing this, you clearly were smart enough to go into a target school and then had a decent enough (if not good) GPA to land an EB.
Not sure how HHs gatekeep for not having an SAT score but as someone who selects resumes for associate interviews at a MF I really couldn't care less about SAT scores
What would you consider a ‘good’ GPA? Above 3.8? Coming from Semi-Target (UVA, WashU, Vandy, etc.). Thanks!
Above 3.5 is prob fine in my book, albeit MM perspective.
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