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What is a Good SAT I Score?
As with most college admissions related questions, the answer is, "It depends." Frustrated? Let us explain.
First consider that the maximum score you can possibly attain on the SAT is 2400. Next, consider that the national (US) average is about 1500.
If your score is about average, then you will have access to many colleges and universities out of the 4000+ available in the US. Of course, if you slacked in school or took part in no extracurricular or work activities, then you’ll have fewer choices.
Got your heart set on MIT? The average SAT scores for highly selective institutions can be above 2000.
On the other end of the spectrum, a score of below 1100 is considered low at most institutions that are not open-enrollment.
As with most college admissions related questions, the answer is, "It depends." Frustrated? Let us explain.
First consider that the maximum score you can possibly attain on the SAT is 2400. Next, consider that the national (US) average is about 1500.
If your score is about average, then you will have access to many colleges and universities out of the 4000+ available in the US. Of course, if you slacked in school or took part in no extracurricular or work activities, then you’ll have fewer choices.
Got your heart set on MIT? The average SAT scores for highly selective institutions can be above 2000.
On the other end of the spectrum, a score of below 1100 is considered low at most institutions that are not open-enrollment.
Keep in mind that the SAT score alone will not determine your admissions rate. For example, selective schools reject applicants with scores even above 2200 if the rest of their application fails to show uniqueness, personality, or talent. If you have published a book, won a national or international medal, developed your own successful business, etc., then a low SAT score will not keep you out of top schools.
So what’s an applicant to do? Study hard for the SAT and score as high as you can, but don’t forget to pursue your passions and develop a solid academic and non-academic resume.
