Hi everyone! I'm starting to look into colleges and the University of Chicago has caught my eye. Does anyone know the typical range or average for students' SAT scores that get admitted? Thanks in advance!
Hi there! The University of Chicago is a highly selective institution, and while it practices holistic admissions, strong test scores can definitely make your application more competitive. For the 2020-2021 application cycle, the SAT score range for admitted students was between 1080 and 1600. The middle 50% generally ranges between 1510 and 1560. This means that 25% of students scored below a 1510 and 25% of students scored above a 1560.
It's important to remember that these are just ranges, and not cut-offs. Students with scores below the middle 50% range can still be admitted if they have strong applications in other areas, such as GPA, extracurricular involvement, and compelling essays. On the other hand, students with scores above this range aren't guaranteed admission, as the admissions committee considers many factors in addition to test scores.
Keep working hard on your academics and extracurriculars, and focus on crafting a thoughtful and genuine application. Best of luck with your college search and the admissions process!
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