UCSB average SAT scores?

Hello! I'm looking into applying to UC Santa Barbara, and I'm curious about the average SAT scores for admitted students. Does anyone know the general score range I should be aiming for? I'd appreciate any info on this. Thanks!

UC Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a test-blind school, which means that they do not review standardized test scores (such as the SAT) at all during their admissions process. This policy is consistent across all UC (University of California) schools. Instead, UCSB will focus on other factors like your grades, course rigor, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.

While you don't need to worry about submitting an SAT score for your UCSB application, it's still important to demonstrate a strong academic record and engage in meaningful extracurricular activities, like at other schools. Make sure to highlight your strengths, interests, and experiences in your application, and craft compelling essays that allow the admissions committee to get to know you better. For tips on how to tackle the application essays in particular, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-california-essays

Additionally, some scholarships or out-of-state schools may still require SAT scores, so you might consider taking the test if you plan to apply to other institutions with differing policies, or to particular scholarships. Good luck with your applications!