Hey there! I'm a high school junior and I'd love to know the average SAT score for UC Santa Cruz admits. Does anyone have any idea about the numbers or a place where I can find the most recent data? Thanks a bunch!
As of the 2024-2025 application cycle, UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) is test-blind, which means the school no longer considers SAT or ACT scores in their admissions process. Because of this shift in policy, there is no current average SAT score for admitted students. Instead, UCSC will focus on other aspects of your application, such as your grades, course rigor, extracurricular activities, and essays.
To get a sense of the academic profile of students admitted to UCSC, you can look at the school's freshmen profile, which provides information about admitted students' GPA and other academic achievements. Visit UCSC's admissions website to find the most recent data on freshmen profiles.
Keep in mind that UCSC will evaluate your application holistically, by taking a wide range of factors into account. If you want other tips on how to strengthen your application, since test scores won't be considered, check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle UCSC's application essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-california-essays
Good luck with your college search and application process!
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