Hi, what's the average SAT score nationwide? I'm curious to see how I stack up against other test takers. Really stressing about this, any advice or stats would be greatly appreciated!
The average SAT score (nationally) is around 1050.
It's natural to stress about how well you perform compared to other test-takers, but remember, your SAT score is only one part of your college application. While it's important to strive for the best score you can achieve, colleges also consider other factors such as your grades, strength of curriculum, essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations.
The Bluebook™ app also allows you to take a full-length practice test, which may help ease your anxiety and help you see where your strengths and weaknesses lie.
Lastly, if you find that your SAT score is below the average for students admitted to your target schools, remember that many schools still have test-optional policies in place for the 2024-2025 application cycle. This means you may still present a strong application without submitting your standardized test scores.
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