Hey everyone, I'm really stressed about this SAT thing. I'm aiming for Ivy League schools but not really sure what kind of SAT scores they're looking for. Can anyone let me know what score ranges I should be aiming for?
Sure, I understand how it can be stressful to prepare for the SAT, especially when you are targeting Ivy League schools.
Here's a rundown of the rough range of SAT scores that Ivy League universities generally expect (though keep in mind, these numbers can fluctuate from year to year):
- Harvard University: 1460-1570
- Columbia University: 1460-1570
- Princeton University: 1450-1560
- Yale University: 1450-1570
- Dartmouth College: 1420-1570
- University of Pennsylvania: 1420-1550
- Cornell University: 1405-1570
- Brown University: 1410-1570
These ranges represent the middle 50% of admitted students, which means that 25% of admitted students scored below this range and 25% scored above.
Remember, while hitting these score ranges can increase your competitiveness during the admissions process, they do not guarantee admission. Ivy League schools have a holistic review process where they take many other factors into account, such as your GPA, coursework, essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurriculars.
I hope this information helps you as you continue your college preparation journey. Good luck with your SAT studies!
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