Hey folks, I recently got my SAT scores back and I'm wondering what would be considered a 'good' or 'average' score for college admissions. Can anyone provide a rough range of common SAT scores to help me gauge where I stand? Thanks!
Hi there! While it's challenging to provide a specific range for all colleges, I can certainly give you a general idea of average SAT scores across different types of institutions.
For less selective colleges and universities, an SAT score between 1000 and 1200 is often considered average. At more selective institutions, a score in the range of 1200 to 1350 is usually seen as typical. For highly competitive universities an average score typically falls between 1350 and 1500. Finally, many top-ranked institutions have average SAT scores of 1450 to 1600.
Keep in mind that these ranges are just approximations, and scores differ from school to school. It's essential to research the schools that interest you and note their middle 50% score ranges. A school's middle 50% involves the 25th-75th percentile SAT scores of its accepted students, which means that half of the students that were admitted scored within that range.
Moreover, remember that the admissions process is usually holistic, and test scores are just one component of your application. Your academic performance, extracurricular involvement, letters of recommendation, and essays all matter too.
I hope that helps you gauge where your SAT score stands in the broader landscape of college admissions. Good luck!
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