SAT Scores for Harvard - What's Good Enough?

Hey community! I'm aiming for Harvard and I'm in the midst of the SAT grinding session. I'm curious, what kind of SAT score is considered good enough for Harvard, generally speaking? I know it might vary, but any pointers would be a big help!

While there's not a strict cut-off for SAT scores since Harvard uses a holistic approach for admissions, typically successful applicants have relatively high scores. For the 2024-2025 application cycle, Harvard re-implemented their test requirement policy, so you must submit your SAT or ACT scores.

Broadly speaking, a competitive score for Harvard is one that's within or above the middle 50% range of admitted students. The middle 50% range is a statistical measure used by colleges to represent the score range of the middle half of admitted students, excluding the highest and lowest 25%.

In past years, the middle 50% range for Harvard's admitted students SAT score has been in the high 1400s to 1600, with the 25th percentile typically around 1480 and the 75th percentile usually around 1570. This can give you a ballpark figure to aim for in your prep work.

Remember though, a high SAT score alone doesn't guarantee admission. Your academic performance, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular involvement also play significant roles in the decision-making process. Colleges like Harvard are especially interested in students who show a "spike," or a high level of achievement in a particular area.

I hope this helps and best of luck with your SAT prep!