Inquiring about Northeastern's average SAT score

Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well with college apps and stuff. I wanted to check, does anyone know the average SAT score for students at Northeastern? I just recently received my SAT scores and I'm trying to figure out where my options lie. Thanks!

Sure, I can help with that! The average SAT score for accepted students at Northeastern University usually falls between 1480 - 1540. This is quite competitive, so it's important to balance a strong score with a strong overall application. Remember your SAT score is just one part of your application, and Northeastern, like many universities, utilizes a holistic review approach. It considers many factors including your coursework, grades, essays, and extracurricular activities for admission decisions too. In fact, Northeastern is test-optional, so if you prefer not to submit a test score, it won't be a part of the decision at all. For more information about test-optional policies and whether submitting is right for you, take a look at our blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional.

While not submitting a test score will not hurt your odds of admission, a higher SAT score can help to improve your chances. You can use CollegeVine's free admissions calculator to gauge how your profile stacks up at a highly competitive school like Northeastern: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator. Or, if you want to take one small step to boost your profile right now, consider taking a virtual tour: https://admissions.northeastern.edu/visit/virtual-visit-experience/. Northeastern tracks demonstrated interest, so interacting with emails, following social media pages, and registering for virtual or in-person experiences are one way to tell the university that you're serious about your application. Hope this helps with your planning!