Hi everyone, I'm eyeing Northwestern as one of my top choice schools. Does anyone know what kind of SAT scores they're looking for? Any help is greatly appreciated!
Sure, I can give you some insight into the SAT scores at Northwestern University. For the entering class of 2024, the middle 50% range of admitted students' SAT scores was between 1500 and 1560. This means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1500, and 25% scored above 1560. Remember, though, these are just guidelines and not strict cut-offs - Northwestern evaluates applications holistically.
However, you should check the current admissions policy because starting from the 2024-2025 application cycle, a number of schools including Harvard, Purdue, and Brown have gone from test-optional to requiring SAT or ACT scores. Currently, Northwestern has not announced a policy change and remains test-optional, but it's essential to keep updated on their specific requirements as your application period approaches.
If Northwestern continues with the test-optional policy and you feel that your SAT score doesn't reflect your academic abilities, you might decide to leave it out. In that case, the remaining parts of your application like your GPA, course rigor, essays, and extracurricular activities would bear more weight.
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