Hi everyone! I'm a junior who's considering applying to Columbia University next year. Can anyone tell me the average ACT and SAT scores for admitted students? Thanks a bunch!
Hello! In recent years, the middle 50% SAT scores for admitted students at Columbia University ranged from 1510 to 1560. The middle 50% ACT scores for admitted students ranged from 34 to 35.
Keep in mind that while standardized test scores are important, they are only one aspect of your application. Columbia University looks at other factors, such as your GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendation letters. So, focus on building a strong overall application and aim for the top-end or above the average test scores to maximize your chances of admission.
For example, Columbia's school-specific supplemental essays are a great way to showcase all that you have to offer their campus community, personally as well as academically. For guidance on how to tackle their current prompts, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-columbia-university-essays/.
Good luck!
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