Hi everyone! I'm thinking of applying to Boston University, but I have no idea what the average SAT score for accepted students is. Anyone has any insights on this? Many thanks!
Hello! Boston University is a great choice, and I understand that knowing the average SAT score can be helpful when determining if your score is competitive. For the most recent admitted class, the middle 50% SAT range for Boston University is around 1420-1540. This statistic means that 25% of admitted students scored below a 1420, 25% scored above a 1540, and the remaining 50% fell within that range.
While SAT scores are an important aspect of your application, keep in mind that BU, like many other universities, will consider your application holistically, which means they'll also look at your grades, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation when making admissions decisions. So, while you definitely want to aim high on the SAT, make sure to also dedicate sufficient attention to these other elements of your application.
For example, check out this blog post from CollegeVine for guidance on how to tackle BU's school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-boston-university-essays/. The essays are often just the thing admissions officers rely on when deciding between two applicants with similar academic achievements.
I hope this information helps, and best of luck with your application!
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