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The Higher, the Better
The national average for the new SAT is 1500. For the ACT, it’s between 20 and 21. If you are close to these averages you will likely be accepted into a considerable number of colleges and universities (as long as you have decent grades), but may not be considered at more selective schools. Above average SAT/ACT scores will improve your chances of getting into a more selective school.
Scores below an 1100 on the SAT or a 15 on ACT are considered low at just about any four-year college. You can overcome low scores with good grades or an outstanding application. But even if you’re accepted by a four-year college, the school may advise or require you to take some remedial courses as a freshman.
Not sure where you stand? Most colleges publish admission data regarding the previous year’s freshman class. Check out the range of scores.
Room for Improvement
Unless you pulled in a perfect 2400 or 36, you can always improve your score. Some students are confident that their numbers are high enough to get them into the college of their choice. But unless you’re an honorary member of the admissions committee, you never know.
A good SAT score or ACT score can also help you snag additional scholarship money. Even if you have already been accepted to a college, you may want to consider taking the test again (say, in December or January of senior year) for that reason.
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The Higher, the Better
The national average for the new SAT is 1500. For the ACT, it’s between 20 and 21. If you are close to these averages you will likely be accepted into a considerable number of colleges and universities (as long as you have decent grades), but may not be considered at more selective schools. Above average SAT/ACT scores will improve your chances of getting into a more selective school.
Scores below an 1100 on the SAT or a 15 on ACT are considered low at just about any four-year college. You can overcome low scores with good grades or an outstanding application. But even if you’re accepted by a four-year college, the school may advise or require you to take some remedial courses as a freshman.
Not sure where you stand? Most colleges publish admission data regarding the previous year’s freshman class. Check out the range of scores.
Room for Improvement
Unless you pulled in a perfect 2400 or 36, you can always improve your score. Some students are confident that their numbers are high enough to get them into the college of their choice. But unless you’re an honorary member of the admissions committee, you never know.
A good SAT score or ACT score can also help you snag additional scholarship money. Even if you have already been accepted to a college, you may want to consider taking the test again (say, in December or January of senior year) for that reason.
Altho 1500 may be average, it isn't a score that will get you in to somewhere that good without having a really good GPA or something. 2000 is a pretty good score, like getting a 1350 on the old one. Most schools did not look at the new writing section when i applied cause it was only the second year they used it. Scored 1250 without it and 1880 with the writing and it got me into Maryland, UConn, and a few other schools
Thanks Guys, my GranDaughter just took the ACT for the 1st time. She's only in the middle of her sophomore yr of HS. So I was wondering where her score put her. She hasn't had a full yr as yet of Alg or Geom.! Languages are her thing. We always hope for the best for the ones we love.
