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College Rankings Based on SAT Scores?

Is there a resource that ranks colleges based on their admitted students' SAT scores? I'm trying to find schools that match my own score and would like some guidance.

2 years ago

Yes, there are resources available that can help you find colleges based on their admitted students' SAT score ranges. One such resource is CollegeVine, which has a College Match Tool you might find helpful. By inputting your SAT score and other factors into this tool, it will provide a list of colleges that match your academic profile and school preferences. Keep in mind that these results are not rankings per se, but rather a list of schools where your SAT score falls within the middle 50% scores of admitted students, which can actually be even more valuable.

Another option is to look at various college ranking websites like U.S. News and World Report, which include SAT score ranges in their college profiles. Although their rankings are not based solely on SAT scores, you can find the information you're looking for within the individual college profiles. And often, the highly ranked schools overall also have high average SAT scores for accepted students.

Keep in mind that while SAT scores can be a useful starting point in the college search process, it's essential to consider other factors beyond test scores as well. Look into a school's academic programs, campus atmosphere, financial aid policies, location, and other resources to find the best fit for you as a whole, rather than relying on testing data alone.

Remember that many selective colleges use a holistic application review process, which means they consider many different factors and not just test scores. Moreover, several colleges have adopted test-optional or test-blind policies, so it's important to know a college's testing policy as well. If you want to learn more about test-optional policies, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/

Good luck with your college search!

2 years ago

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