Hi guys! I'm super interested in applying to MIT, but I'm curious about what their average SAT score is for accepted students. Does anyone have that information? Cheers!
Hi there! MIT is known for being highly competitive, especially regarding standardized test scores. The middle 50% of accepted students at MIT have an SAT score between 1520-1580. This statistic means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1520, 25% scored above 1580, and the remaining 50% scored within this range.
Keep in mind, though, that MIT has a holistic review process, and they consider your entire application, not just your test scores. Having a strong SAT score is undoubtedly essential, but at a school as selective as MIT, even a perfect 1600 won't get you in on its own.
If you're looking for tips on how to polish up other important aspects of your application, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle MIT's application essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-mit-application-essays/. After all, most MIT applicants have excellent academic credentials, so the essays can often be just the thing admissions officers rely on as they're trying to distinguish between two qualified students.
Good luck with your application to MIT!
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