SAT's

Tori took her SAT's as part of a county initiative to determine where students in the top 10% of middle school FCAT scores fall in comparison to college bound seniors. The SATs have changed since I, and probably most of you, have taken them to include a writing, multiple choice and essay score....

Below is a graph I found online on the means for Florida college students....those that GOT IN.

Florida SAT Scores (mid 50%) (Learn what these numbers mean)
	Reading		Math		Writing
	25%	75%	25%	75%	25%	75%
Central Florida	530	630	560	650	510	610
Florida A&M	Florida A&M has Open Admissions
Florida Atlantic	490	570	490	580	480	560
Florida Gulf Coast	470	550	470	550	450	540
Florida International	490	580	490	580	490	570
Florida State	550	650	560	640	-	-
New College of Florida	630	740	570	680	600	680
North Florida	530	620	530	620	500	590
South Florida	520	620	540	630	500	600
University of Florida	570	670	590	690	-	-
West Florida	470	580	470	570	460	550

Tori's scores (AT 12!!)
Reading: 480
Math: 500
Writing: 480

As for the essay - well the top score is a 6.0, for those of you familiar with FCAT/Florida Writes, much the same rubric.

She got a 5!

From the College Board website:

Score of 5

An essay in this category demonstrates reasonably consistent mastery, although it will have occasional errors or lapses in quality. A typical essay:

• Effectively develops a point of view on the issue and demonstrates strong critical thinking, generally using appropriate examples, reasons, and other evidence to support its position
• Is well organized and focused, demonstrating coherence and progression of ideas
• Exhibits facility in the use of language, using appropriate vocabulary
• Demonstrates variety in sentence structure
• Is generally free of most errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics 

So proud of her and all she has accomplished already!!!