Hey fam! Quick question: I haven't managed to find much info on the SCT, so if anyone could tell me what the average score typically is, that'd be amazing. Kind of need some context to understand where I stand. Thanks in advance!
I think you might be referring to the Scholastic Creative Test (SCT). If so, please note that this is a relatively less common exam and not many colleges mandate it, and as such, an "average" score is a little tricky to define.
However, if you meant the SAT, the College Board reports that the average score for all test takers in 2021 was around 1051 out of 1600, broken down into an average Math score of 523 and an average Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) score of 528.
The averages tend to fluctuate very slightly from year to year, but you can reasonably expect the overall averages to remain in this general area. That said, the average score varies widely among different colleges. More selective colleges often have higher average SAT scores among admitted students. You should research the mid-50% SAT scores for students at the schools where you're applying to assess your competitiveness.
I hope this is helpful! If you were referring to a different test, feel free to clarify so we can answer more accurately.
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