Hey, I'm trying to get a sense of the SAT scores needed for Harvard. Anyone knows what minimum score would get my application seriously considered? Thanks!
Hello! For the 2024-2025 application cycle, Harvard requires all applicants to submit an SAT or ACT score. While Harvard doesn't have a set minimum score that would guarantee your application being seriously considered, you can look at their middle 50% SAT score range for a gauge on what they typically accept.
The middle 50% range is typically around 1500 to 1580. This indicates that 25% of admitted students scored below a 1500, 50% scored between 1500 and 1580, and 25% scored above 1580.
However, remember that just scoring in these ranges doesn't guarantee admission - Harvard has a very holistic admissions process, examining all aspects of your application. This includes several other factors like your essays, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and course rigor.
But if your SAT score is significantly below 1500, you might want to revisit your application strategy, perhaps focus more on schools where your SAT score is comfortably in the mid-50 range. Everyone is unique and scores aren't everything, but having a competitive score certainly helps!
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