Hey y'all, I've been eyeing Georgia Tech lately and I think it's my dream school. But I'm stressing a tad over the admissions. What SAT scores are they looking for, typically? I've gotten my score and I'm on the fence on whether I should retake the SAT. Is the score usually beyond the national average?
Absolutely, I can help clarify the typical SAT scores for Georgia Tech. For competitive applicants, we generally see an SAT score in the range of 1330-1510. However, keep in mind that Georgia Tech utilizes a holistic admissions approach, and test scores are only one factor out of many that they'll review.
In comparison to the national average, which hovers around 1060, Georgia Tech's mid-range scores are indeed substantially higher. This is quite typical for highly selective institutions as they draw a highly competitive applicant pool.
Decisions about retaking the SAT should stem from considerations beyond just the average scores of admitted students. You might also think about your performance in difficulty level of the classes you've taken throughout high school, your class rank, and extracurricular involvement. Good luck in your application process!
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