Hey there! I'm currently a junior and UC Berkeley is on my college shortlist. I was just wondering, does anyone know what SAT score they typically require or look for? I'm planning on Engineering if that makes difference. Thanks in advance!
For the 2024-2025 application cycle, UC Berkeley, along with the other UC schools, is test-blind, which means these schools do not consider SAT or ACT scores as part of their admissions process. This came out of a broad policy shift by the entire University of California (UC) system for this application cycle. Therefore, the general answer to your question would be that they don't require or look at SAT scores at all.
However, this doesn't mean that your academic performance isn't important. Berkeley, especially for competitive programs like Engineering, will take into consideration factors such as your grades, the rigor of your coursework, and your class rank (if your school provides one). It's great that you're already planning your process as a junior, so my suggestion would be to focus on maintaining strong grades, especially in math and science courses.
Remember, UC Berkeley and other top engineering programs are also interested in students who have gone above and beyond in their chosen field, whether through internships, research or outstanding extracurricular involvement. So you might want to consider ways in which you can demonstrate your commitment to engineering outside of the classroom. I hope this helps!
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