Requirements for SAT at Yale

Hey folks, I'd greatly appreciate if anyone could share about Yale's SAT requirements. I know they don't have minimums, but what's a competitive score?

Sure, happy to help! Yale University is one of the most selective schools, so a competitive SAT score is quite high. According to data from previous application cycles, the middle 50% range of SAT scores for accepted students was usually around 1500-1570, meaning 25% of accepted students scored below a 1500, and 25% scored above a 1570.

Remember, though, that these numbers can change a bit every year based on the applicant pool. Getting a score in this range or better can put you in a strong position, but it's also definitely not the only factor Yale considers when making admissions decisions.

Yale University also notes that they take many different factors into account when looking at SAT scores. This includes factors such as whether applicants had access to adequate testing preparation, the overall rigor of their high school curriculum, and their performance in challenging courses. So, even if your score is a bit below the middle 50% range, it’s not the end of the world—other parts of your application can make up for it!

For the 2024-2025 application cycle, please note that Yale is one of the schools that reinstated the SAT/ACT requirement in their application process. They will need all applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score.

I hope this helps and best of luck in your application process!