Hey everyone, I'm starting to get my applications together and had a question about UT Dallas. What are their SAT requirements? Do they have a minimum SAT score, and what score would be considered competitive for this school?
Hello! UT Dallas doesn't have a strict minimum SAT score requirement. However, the middle 50% of admitted students typically have SAT scores ranging from 1170 and 1430. While a score within this range would definitely give you a boost, being below 1170 wouldn't automatically disqualify you - you'd just want to be sure that you demonstrate your strengths in other areas of your application, like your grades or extracurricular activities.
It's also worth noting that UT Dallas is officially test-optional, so you actually aren't required to submit an SAT score. That being said, there are still instances in which including a standardized test score in your application is a good idea. For detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, and whether you personally should think about submitting an SAT score, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional
Best of luck with your applications!
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