Hey guys, I'm interested in the University of Maryland and I wanted to know how they view SAT scores in their admission process. Is there like a ballpark score that's considered 'competitive'?
The University of Maryland is test-optional for the 2024-2025 application cycle, which means they do not require the SAT for admission. However, if you feel that your SAT score is a strong part of your profile, you are welcome to include it.
If you decide to submit an SAT score, the middle 50% range for accepted students at the University of Maryland was between 1380 and 1510 in previous application cycles. This indicates that 25% of accepted students scored below 1380, while another 25% scored above 1510. So you could certainly consider that range as competitive.
However, remember that the University of Maryland adopts a holistic review process, which means they also place emphasis on your GPA, involvement in extracurricular activities, essays, and other parts of your application in addition to test scores. All these aspects combined together give a more rounded picture of the applicant than test scores alone.
Lastly, remember that these are just averages and ranges – they do not guarantee admission or rejection. There are students who get in with lower scores and students who don't get in with higher scores. It's all about the full context of your application.
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