I hope you guys can help clarify something for me. UPenn is one of my dream schools and I want to know what sort of SAT score I should be aiming for when I sit for the exam. Could anyone share what the average SAT score at UPenn is? Thanks, everyone.
Sure, I'd be happy to provide some insight into this! The University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) is indeed a highly selective institution, and they tend to admit students with strong academic profiles. While it's important to note that UPenn, like many other highly selective schools, reviews applications in a holistic manner—meaning they consider multiple factors beyond just standardized test scores—it can still be useful to understand the general SAT score range of admitted students.
From recently available data, the middle 50% SAT range for admitted students at UPenn lies between 1510 and 1570. This means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1510, while another 25% scored above 1570, and the majority (50%) of admitted students scored within that range. These scores are highly competitive, reflecting the overall academic strength of UPenn's student body.
Remember, it's always a good idea to aim for scores within or above this range to increase your chances of admission. However, if your SAT score falls a little below, there are other parts of your application where you can excel and make up for it—like your GPA, course rigor, extracurriculars, and essays.
Good luck with your preparations!
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