What's a good SAT score for UNC?

Hey everyone! I'm currently a junior and starting to think about colleges. UNC Chapel Hill is one of my top choices. For those who've been admitted or done some research, what SAT score range would you consider competitive for admission?

UNC Chapel Hill is a competitive school, and having a strong SAT score will be beneficial to your application. For the admitted students in recent classes, the middle 50% of SAT scores fell between 1370-1500. This statistic means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1370, 25% scored above 1500, and the remaining 50% fell within this range. Aiming for a score within this range or higher would be considered competitive for UNC Chapel Hill.

Keep in mind that UNC Chapel Hill, like many other schools, has a holistic admissions process. So, while your SAT score is important, other factors such as your grades, rigor of coursework, extracurricular activities, and essays will also be considered. Even if your SAT score falls outside the middle 50% range, a strong application in other areas could still give you a chance at admission. Conversely, having an SAT score within the range doesn't guarantee admission, since UNC Chapel Hill will evaluate various aspects of your application.

If you're looking for tips on how to polish up the other aspects of your application, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle UNC Chapel Hill's school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-unc-chapel-hill-essays

Finally, it is worth noting that UNC Chapel Hill is officially test-optional. At such a selective school, generally you want to demonstrate your strengths in as many ways as possible, but if you're looking for comprehensive guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, you can check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional

Best of luck with your college application process, and if you decide to apply to UNC Chapel Hill, I hope this information helps you set a target SAT score and craft a strong overall application!