Hello fellow admission-ers, I'm hoping to be a future Cougar, and I heard UH has particular SAT score expectations. Any Houston students or alumni here who can share what's considered a competitive SAT score for UH? Also, is there a difference in score expectations between colleges within the university?
Hello and congratulations on considering the University of Houston! It's exciting to see you're thinking about the next steps! As for your question about SAT scores, it's important to note that the University of Houston is test-optional, which means you do not have to submit SAT scores when applying. But if you choose to submit your scores, they can provide additional context to your academic capabilities.
It's challenging to directly pinpoint the "competitive" SAT score for UH due to it differing across individual schools within the university and the range of students' scores who are admitted. Looking at historical data though, the middle 50% SAT Score range for UH has generally fallen somewhere around 1160 - 1330.
You did bring up a good point about individual colleges within the university possibly having different expectations. There are programs and specific majors that might require higher scores. For example, programs like the Honors College tend to have higher requirements, but information about exact score expectations can typically be found on the individual college’s page within the UH website. Similarly, sometimes particular scholarships have minimum SAT score requirements.
Though the SAT can be one part of your application, remember that your academic performance, extracurriculars, and essays are also significant parts of your application. Pouring effort into those areas can help to create a well-rounded application.
Lastly, I would always recommend reaching out directly to UH’s admissions office for the most accurate and specific information. They're there to help potential future Cougars like you navigate through the admissions process! Good luck with your application.
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