Hey everyone! I've been researching Northwestern and was wondering what the general SAT score range is for accepted students? I want to make sure I'm competitive. Appreciate your help!
Hey! It's great that you're considering Northwestern. For the most recent admitted class, the middle 50% SAT score range for Northwestern was between 1500 and 1560. It's important to keep in mind that these numbers only represent the middle 50% of admitted students, which means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1500, and 25% scored above 1560.
To be competitive, aim for a score within or above this range. However, remember that Northwestern and other selective schools also take into consideration a wide variety of factors when making admissions decisions, such as your GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, and essays. So while standardized test scores play a significant role, they're just one part of the whole application process.
Best of luck with your application and SAT preparation!
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