Hello everyone, I'm a junior right now and prepping for SAT. Notre Dame is one of my target colleges and I was wondering what SAT score is typically asked for admission? Any information would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!
Notre Dame University is highly selective and academically competitive. As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, Notre Dame is still test-optional.
To give you a rough idea of what you should aim for to be competitive—as of recent data, the middle 50% of admitted students to Notre Dame had SAT scores between approximately 1450 and 1530. This means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1450, and 25% scored above 1530.
It's critical to remember, however, that scores are not everything in an application for selective colleges like Notre Dame. They make admission decisions based on a holistic review, which includes your high school grades, the rigor of the coursework you've taken, your extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and essays. A well-rounded academic and extracurricular profile is just as important as a high SAT score.
Remember that these numbers are just estimates, and that the exact stats can fluctuate year by year. But aiming for a score that falls within or above this range will certainly put you in a good position academically.
Good luck with your preparation! It's fantastic to shoot for ambitious goals, and with enough dedication and hard work, you'll be able to present a compelling application.
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