Hey! I'm planning on applying to Columbia University, and I'm curious about their SAT requirements. Anyone here have any idea of what SAT scores they expect?
Columbia University is one of the highly selective institutions that choose to remain test-optional for the 2024-2025 application cycle. This means that you have the choice to submit SAT scores if you want to, but not submitting them won't negatively impact your application.
That said, if you want an idea of what scores would usually be considered competitive at Columbia, you can look at the information provided by Columbia for prior classes. Historically, the middle 50% of admitted students scored between a 1470 and 1570 on the SAT. This means 25% scored below a 1470, and 25% scored above a 1570.
However, remember that a great score does not guarantee admission, nor does a lower score necessarily mean you will be rejected. Many factors are taken into consideration during the admission process for exceptional institutions like Columbia. Your GPA, course rigor, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular involvement are all critical components of your application as well.
Just be sure to present the best picture of your academic prowess, whether that's with strong SAT scores, a high GPA, challenging coursework, or some combination of these.
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