SAT Scores, University of Michigan?

Hey, Michigan hopeful here! Anyone know what the average SAT scores U of M accepts are? I'm trying to figure out if I'm competitive or if I should re-take the test. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Absolutely, happy to help! The University of Michigan, or UMich, is a highly competitive school, so it's a good idea to assess your SAT score against the scores of admitted students.

For a ballpark number, the middle 50% of SAT scores for admitted students at UMich usually falls between 1450 and 1530. This statistic means 25% of accepted students score below 1450, and 25% of students score above 1530, while the remaining 50% fall within this range. To be competitive, you'll ideally want to score in the upper half of this range, closer to that 1530 mark.

However, please remember that a single test score will not make or break your application. UMich uses a holistic review process and takes into account your entire application package — including your GPA, high school coursework, essays, recommendation letters, and extracurriculars.

If you're looking for tips on how to strengthen your overall application to UMich, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-michigan-essays/. The essays are a great opportunity to showcase what sets you apart from even other academically qualified applicants.

Finally, it's worth noting that UMich is officially test-optional, so you actually are not required to submit an SAT (or ACT) score. However, you're smart to still be thinking about target SAT scores, as at selective schools like UMich, you generally want to showcase your strengths in as many ways as possible. For detailed guidance on how to navigate test-optional policies, check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional

Best of luck with your UMich application!