nadiaj0y 261 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 1. [+386, -16] That's quite amazing... and to all those putting him down, it's not like you'd all get max points on a Korean test just because you live in Korea2. [+316, -87] There are a ton of students from America who excel there but come back to Korea to become nothing... that's how much more advanced Korean students are3. [+213, -61] The math portion on the SAT is not comparable at all to the math portion on the college entrance exam. There are a ton of Korean high school students who could score max points and above on the SAT if they spoke English and had the financial support to study over there. Any Korean student who goes there for an exchange trip can solve any of the math problems really easily.4. [+22, -2] I guess all of the commenters here are super smart or something~5. [+18, -9] Ehh.. I'm super bad at math but even I got 800 points on the SAT. I'd be impressed if he got 800 on the reading but I wouldn't be impressed with an 800 on math. On top of that, I'd be impressed if he got into the University of Chicago but Northwestern isn't all that... Either way, I support John Park because I like him as a person.6. [+18, -2] Wow, the comments here are hilarious ã…‹ã…‹ trying to make it seem like an 800 on the SAT is nothing to be proud about. Sure the problems might be easier to solve compared to what Korean students are used to but Korean students have their own standards just like American students have their own standards. Are all of you math geniuses?7. [+13, -2] The SAT math is honestly way easier than the math on the college entrance exam though... getting a max score isn't that hard.8. [+12, -1] Even American students aren't impressed by a max score on the math SAT. Most of the kids who get into prestigious schools get max scores on math so it's nothing to be so proud about.9. [+8, -0] I do think that Koreans are at a bit of a higher level in terms of math skill when I see students who get high math scores in Korea get rejected from Korean universities but still make it into Ivy Leagues. I've never seen the SAT myself but it didn't look that hard when I saw the practice questions. What's more important than college admissions is your actual college career though. I heard that the major reason why Korean students struggle in American colleges is because they'll be able to follow along for the first two years but then classes change to lecture style in the last two years and it gets harder for Koreans to keep up.10. [+8, -1] Within Illinois, the University of Chicago is like the Seoul University of Korea while Northwestern is like Yonsei-Source: Naver 1. [+2,646, -51] Looks like he didn't fall asleep in class then2. [+2,005, -33] He seems like such a clutz on TV that I never took him for the smart type, what a surprise that he's actually studious ã…‹ã…‹ã…‹3. [+1,522, -31] Wow, 800 points out of 8004. [+442, -6] It's true that the math section of the SAT is easy but I wouldn't say it's easy to get into Northwestern...5. [+453, -12] I'm studying abroad in America and got 800 on the SAT math... there are a ton of Asian kids who get max points on it. Norhtwestern, however, is a super hard school to get into. I got rejected last year ã… ã… 6. [+407, -1] SAT math is easy but he got into Northwestern's economics department, it's a really good school~7. [+424, -7] John Park is definitely not some easy variety star, he got into Northwestern, a school that's in the top 12 in America8. [+329, -3] It doesn't matter if us Koreans think the SAT math is easy or not. John Park was born and raised in America so he received an American education, not a Korean education, so maybe he found the math part of the SAT difficult by their standards.9. [+319, -2] Northwestern's a prestigious school in America... it's elite10. [+299, -4] Getting an 800 on the SAT math isn't hard but I wouldn't say it's easy either. And for him to have gotten into Northwestern, obviously he excelled in other areas too. http://netizenbuzz.blogspot.com/2016/08/john-park-reveals-he-got-800-on-his-sat.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGER 17,678 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Could he please borrow me his knowledge later when I need it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STORM 7,555 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Damn I feel bad for Korean teenagers if that is true about the entrance exam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriTore 619 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 5. [+18, -9] Ehh.. I'm super bad at math but even I got 800 points on the SAT. I'd be impressed if he got 800 on the reading but I wouldn't be impressed with an 800 on math. On top of that, I'd be impressed if he got into the University of Chicago but Northwestern isn't all that... Either way, I support John Park because I like him as a person Why is this netizen lying. You don't even know what bad at math means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaIsGod 128 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 That's pretty good I love how he's honest about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychoLotus 1,546 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Meanwhile I can't even get above a 19 on ACT test I cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic 6,901 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 How hard is the math SAT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASS 7,209 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Koreans have their standards, America has their standards. Don't downgrade his achievements like I hate people who do that shit. Anyway he's a smart dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellopanda 1,262 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 lol I went to Northwestern too. Grad school. It's not that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena 21,718 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Northwestern isn't all that How hard is the math SAT? It's pretty easy compared to the Korean college entrance exam math. All you need to know is the tricks and basic math principles tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rice 216 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 That's considered advanced in America but would be considered proficient everywhere else. I took the SAT a few years back and scored 700+ without studying. The math portion consists of algebra |, algebra II, and geometry if I recall correctly. There are also very few pre-calculus problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IIIII 833 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I envy them... Just in Integral, and already makes me dizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deâ„“phina 14,904 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Meanwhile I can't even get above a 19 on ACT test I cry Bruh wyd that shit easy af. Is it a knowledge issue or you just suck at timed tests ? How hard is the math SAT? Content-wise, it's a walk in the park for any decent student above 9th/10th grade. The main issue with it is how questions are worded. I got 34 on the math ACT but I couldn't crack 650 in my practice SAT tests (that's why I skipped) because the questions were just confusing as fuck and I just ended up ticking at random or skipping questions. Also, might be a bit odd for people not used to the imperial system. Northwestern isn't all that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC3 3,339 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I read this on NB: That awkward moment when Northwestern University is ranked higher than Seoul National University Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skcebl 5,968 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 John Park's a smart guy. Scored 800 on math and is a celebrity in Korea. Meanwhile people who are saying 800 on math and Northwestern aren't that great are commenting about him on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
양 지 10,015 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 idk why people are downgrading him lol. that's a score (well its perfect score) for the ivies (assuming all else is just as perfect) and a lot of scholarship money. I would love to score that in my upcoming sat. even if sk has high standards, taht still doesn't mean that the score is not impressive. How hard is the math SAT? very hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
양 지 10,015 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 to put into perspective, only 583 college bound students scored perfectly on the SAT in 2014 in the US. and math is only one section, there are still 3 others. which I'm sure he did good in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiroriii~ 3,297 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 People are so petty about his grades omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw_ 8,023 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Lol if 800 is nothing then I must be a serious idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella Strand 319 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 4. [+22, -2] I guess all of the commenters here are super smart or something~ Truth has been spoken... kudos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenee 3,730 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Can a kind soul explain me what a SAT is more exactly? In my country when you finish high school, you take an obligatory exam called 'bacalaureat' or simply 'bac' (I am from a francophone country). You have to take some Skill examination in native language, forgein language and computer use. Then written exam on Literature, Math/History and a 3rd one you can choose yourself depending on your speciality.You have to reach a media of 6 if you want to pass, otherwise no Uni for you. With the media you have for 'bac' you enter Uni. Of course, more prestigious Universities, like Medicine, Law, Inginery, they have their own examinations that are way tougher. So what is SAT the closest to? Bac or Uni examination? On a side note, the Math for 'bac' is easy imo. I got a full score, so did a lot of my classmates. The Math for entrance exams is way harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeUnicorn 293 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 I think you have to uderstand that the culture in western countries compared to the East Asian countries are very different. Here, kids in America aren't as stressed about getting into an Ivy League. If you don't get into a top school- your life won't be ruined and you can still succeed. Japan, China, Korea... All seem to stress the importance of grades as the deciding factor more so than other countries. I know bc I'm also a student going through the same thing. I Stress about my grades but I also have a job, volunteer, and clubs which is also an important thing colleges consider along with your grades and personality. Imo standardized test don't test your intelligence but rather your multiple choice skills and how often you practice for these things. Sorry it was long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Hamster Named Loneliness 3,680 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Can a kind soul explain me what a SAT is more exactly? In my country when you finish high school, you take an obligatory exam called 'bacalaureat' or simply 'bac' (I am from a francophone country). You have to take some Skill examination in native language, forgein language and computer use. Then written exam on Literature, Math/History and a 3rd one you can choose yourself depending on your speciality.You have to reach a media of 6 if you want to pass, otherwise no Uni for you. With the media you have for 'bac' you enter Uni. Of course, more prestigious Universities, like Medicine, Law, Inginery, they have their own examinations that are way tougher. So what is SAT the closest to? Bac or Uni examination? On a side note, the Math for 'bac' is easy imo. I got a full score, so did a lot of my classmates. The Math for entrance exams is way harder. The SAT is a college-level examination that you have to take to get accepted into American universities (community/junior/2-year colleges do not require the SAT). Your SAT scores along with your high school grades, extracurricular activities, merits (such as being in the honor society) and letters of recommendation (if applicable) gets factored into whether you get into a university, though someone with perfect SAT scores and a 4.0 GPA can still get rejected from their uni of choice. It should be noted that you only have to take the SAT if you plan on entering university straight from high school. If a student wants to go to a junior college first, get their general ed. requirements out of the way, and then transfer to a 4 year, they are not required to take the SAT. Also the main SAT just tests you in English, Math, and Writing (the essay portion). There are SAT subject tests such as Chemistry, Biology, Korean (which was available at my high school only because of the high korean-american population), Chinese, and History, but they're not mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,633 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 5. [+18, -9] Ehh.. I'm super bad at math but even I got 800 points on the SAT. I'd be impressed if he got 800 on the reading but I wouldn't be impressed with an 800 on math. On top of that, I'd be impressed if he got into the University of Chicago but Northwestern isn't all that... Either way, I support John Park because I like him as a person Why is this netizen lying. You don't even know what bad at math means I'm terrible at math and I struggled so much with the math portion of the mock exam. In the end I decided to just go the community college transfer route to forego taking the SATs. If I couldn't even score 800 or above this person is a genius compared to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Ketchum 4,333 Posted August 28, 2016 Share Posted August 28, 2016 Lol if 800 is nothing then I must be a serious idiot lol mte. I'm too embarrassed to say what I got but lets just say I'm comically bad at math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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