Hi all, Notre Dame's my dream school, but I'm a little confused about their SAT requirements. Does anyone know what score they generally look for or consider competetive? Any info or insight helps, thanks!
Notre Dame is a highly competitive school and while they don't set a strict "cutoff" point for SAT scores, the middle 50% range of accepted students tends to give a good indication of what the admissions department considers competitive. For those accepted, the SAT range typically falls between 1450 and 1530. This means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1450 and 25% scored above a 1530.
Just remember that Notre Dame, like many selective schools, takes a holistic approach to reviewing applications. This means they consider not only your SAT score but other academic qualifications (like your coursework, GPA, and class rank) as well as your extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and personal essays. For instance, if you're highly involved in a few extracurricular activities (especially if they're related to your intended major) and you've taken a challenging course load in high school, those can help compensate for a score slightly below the usual range.
That being said, as an applicant, it's a good idea to aim for a score within—or ideally above—this range to maximize your chances of being admitted. Good luck with your applications, and I hope this information is helpful!
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