Northwestern SAT range?

Hey guys, I'm looking into applying to Northwestern and was wondering what their typical SAT score range is? I want to make sure I'm competitive. Thanks!

Hey there! Northwestern University has quite a competitive admissions process, and it's great that you're considering your SAT score as part of your application. The middle 50% SAT range for admitted students at Northwestern generally falls between 1460 and 1540.

This statistic means that 25% of admitted students score below 1460, 25% score above 1540, and 50% fall within that range. If your score falls within or above this range, you'll likely be academically competitive, but keep in mind that Northwestern also considers other factors in the admission process, such as your essays, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation, among other aspects. So, while you definitely want to aim high, don't neglect these other crucial components.

If you're looking for tips on how to improve your overall application to Northwestern, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-northwestern-university-essays/. After all, most students who apply to Northwestern have excellent academic credentials, and the essays are often just the thing admissions officers rely on to distinguish between them.

Best of luck with your application to Northwestern!