Hello! I'm working my hardest to prepare for SATs right now and UC Berkeley is my top choice. Do you guys know what the average SAT score for admitted students is? Trying to gauge where I need to be. Thanks!
Hey there! Considering your specific inquiry, since UC Berkeley, like all UC schools, no longer considers SAT or ACT scores in the admissions process for the 2024-2025 application cycle, there are no recent average SAT scores. This test-blind policy means that even if you do submit a score, it won't be factored into their assessment of your application.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't prep rigorously for the SAT though. Other schools might still require or consider scores, and the study skills you build can benefit you in many ways, including preparing for the rigor of college coursework. Additionally, SAT scores can still be important for scholarship evaluations and for certain post-graduate programs. So, keep up the good work!
Instead, I'd suggest focusing on UC Berkeley's other components of the application which include your transcripts, personal insight questions, educational experiences, and your extracurricular activities to stand out, and these can be a lot more indicative of your chances than test scores used to be. Good luck with your preparation!
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