Is Northeastern in my reach? SAT requirements?

Hey everyone! Northeastern University has been on my mind, but am a bit lost on what SAT score range they typically accept. Anyone have any information or tips for me? It's crunch time and any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Of course, happy to help with your query about SAT scores for Northeastern University. Northeastern University is test-optional, meaning you can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores as part of your application. This policy allows you to decide how best to present your academic potential. To learn more about test-optional policies, check out our blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional. To learn more about Northeastern's SAT range, read on!

Should you choose to submit your SAT score, to meet the middle 50% range of accepted students at Northeastern, you'll be looking at scores between 1480 and 1540 (out of 1600). This means that 25% of admitted students have SAT scores below 1480 and 25% have scores above 1540. But remember, these are not hard cut-offs and students with lower scores can still be accepted, especially if they demonstrate strengths in other areas of their application such as GPA, course rigor, and extracurricular involvement.

When studying for the SAT, focusing on understanding the types of questions asked, working on time management skills, and targeting your weak areas can be helpful. Don't forget, the SAT is now fully digital, so you might want to practice on a digital platform. The Bluebook™ app is one resource you can use for this.

Remember that your SAT score is only one piece of your application. Northeastern, like many universities, uses a holistic review process where they consider many factors including your coursework, grades, essays, and extracurricular activities. Nonetheless, having a high SAT score in the aforementioned range can certainly be a strong asset. Our admissions calculator can help you gauge the strength of your overall profile at a competitive school like Northeastern: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator. Hope this helps and best of luck!