LUMS SAT scores

[countolaf]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what the general SAT scores for LUMS acceptances are, since I'm abroad and apparently they don't have a "minimum" requirement for SAT scores. Anyone who has gotten in, or knows anything about it, please help!

It's greatly appreciated.

 

[Farwa Ismail]

I, myself am wondering about the same. I am also an overseas student. Does anyone know the fees for International students?

 

[countolaf]

I know about the fees! I emailed one of the guys at LUMS' finance section and he said that it's the same fees for both international and local students. And those fees are on the website.

 

[Farwa Ismail]

Really? Are you 100% sure?
And regarding the SAT score, I know that anything above 1800 will suffice. Though, to be on the safe side, try to score 2000+. My cousin who graduated from LUMS last year told me this bit just now.

 

[countolaf]

The email I got was:
Dear Concerned,



The LUMS Standard Semester Fee is applicable to all students, whether applied locally or otherwise. The Fee structure for next Academic year is available at http://lums.edu.pk/content/fee-structure-875

Regards,

Iffat




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So I feel like it's pretty accurate. And oh 1800 will suffice? Awesome! I got a 1940. I got a 780 in the critical reading section but did poorly on the math section, which is okay because I'm applying for Political Science! (I hope)

 

[Farwa Ismail]

That'd be perfect. I'll still go to Pakistan to give the LCAT though. I am also giving SATs next week. Hope to score 2000+
Your reading score is perfect. :O How did you manage it? I'm struggling with time management in the reading and the writing section. I'm good with Math though. IA will pull out 750+.

 

[countolaf]

Hahah yay! I'm in the US, that would be a super long flight for just the LCAT Well, for the writing section, there's a bunch of tips I found on youtube. Basically, I just attempted at making it long. I got a 680 on the writing section, and a 9 on the essay. But reading was way wayy easier. The trick is to read the entire passage really quick before attempting questions.

 

[Farwa Ismail]

Hahaha yes! You don't need to. Youtube is a great idea. I've been youtub-ing a lot recently. About the essay, i always get stuck at writing examplesl. what do you suggest? 680 is awesome! I'm aiming for 650 in reading and writing each and a 750 in math.

 

[countolaf]

I hope not. I just REALLY wanna get in. Hahahah. I've always wanted to learn more about Pakistan, and this seems like the perfect opportunity.
Youtube is the ultimate resource. Haha
Well, I used one literary example (Cedric Jennings from A Hope In the Unseen) and one real-life example (Julian Assange) so I'd recommend just brainstorming at the beginning of the essay before you start writing, for like two minutes.

 

[Farwa Ismail]

I hope we both get in
Yeah, I need to see what examples i can prepare before hand cause i don't wanna freeze during the exam :S Brainstorming is a good idea Do you read a lot or you prepared some examples?

 

[countolaf]

InshAllah!
Well, I do read a lot. But honestly, the questions are so vague you could even use a movie character or just your personal experiences. Just try and make it long! That's super important!

 

[Farwa Ismail]

Yeah, thanks a lot. I'll make sure that I fill the two pages