Ivy League minimum SAT scores?

Hi everyone! I'm aiming for the Ivy League and was wondering what the minimum SAT scores are for these schools. What range should I be shooting for to be a competitive applicant?

To be a competitive applicant to Ivy League schools, you should aim to score in the high percentile range on the SAT. While there isn't an exact "minimum" SAT score that guarantees admission, having a score within the middle 50% range of accepted students is generally considered competitive. Here are some middle 50% SAT score ranges for the Ivy League schools for the 2024-2025 application cycle:

1. Harvard: 1470-1580

2. Yale: 1460-1570

3. Princeton: 1460-1580

4. Columbia: 1450-1560

5. Penn: 1440-1550

6. Dartmouth: 1430-1550

7. Brown: 1420-1550

8. Cornell: 1410-1540

Keep in mind that these score ranges are for the digital SAT that was introduced in 2024. This range represents the middle 50% of admitted students, which means that 25% of admitted students scored higher than the upper limit, and 25% scored lower than the lower limit. To be a strong candidate, it's ideal to aim for a score in the upper half of these ranges or higher.

However, it's important to remember that Ivy League schools use a holistic admissions process, which evaluates applicants based on their entire academic and extracurricular profile, including grades, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendation letters. Simply having a high SAT score alone doesn't guarantee admission, so be sure to work on building a well-rounded application with strong academics, a well-developed "spike" or area of expertise, and compelling essays that showcase your unique perspective and qualities.

Best of luck in your college admissions journey!