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Seattle University SAT requirement?

I'm currently a high school junior looking into Seattle University for next year. Does anyone have any information on the SAT requirement for this university? If there's no hard requirement, what sort of range should I aim for to be considered competitive?

5 months ago

Seattle University has adopted a test-optional policy, which means you aren't required to submit your SAT or ACT scores for the admissions process. However, Seattle University mentions on their website that standardized test scores will boost your application profile. If you feel that your SAT scores can help demonstrate your academic strengths, you should strongly consider submitting them.

To determine a competitive score range, you can look at the middle 50% of accepted students' scores from previous years. For Seattle University, the middle 50% SAT score range typically falls between 1210 and 1330. This means that 25% of accepted students scored below 1210, 25% scored above 1330, and 50% had scores within that range. To be considered competitive, you should try to aim for a score within or above this range.

However, keep in mind that the admissions process is holistic, meaning Seattle University will look at other aspects of your application as well, such as your GPA, rigor of coursework, extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and personal essays. So, even if your SAT score isn't as high as you'd like, other strong components of your application can still make you a competitive candidate.

5 months ago

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