Hey guys, it's my dream to get into Boston University. Based on their acceptance standards, do you guys think there's a ballpark SAT score that I should be aiming for? I know it's a holistic process, but it would just help give me a target. Thanks!
Absolutely, it's always helpful to have a goal to shoot for. Boston University is rather competitive and, as you correctly note, it does look at applications holistically. However, when focusing purely on test scores, you’ll want to aim as high as possible to make your application competitive.
As per Boston University's class profile, the middle 50% range for the SAT scores of enrolled students is between 1410 and 1500, meaning that 25% of students scored below 1410 and 25% scored above 1500. If you want to be a strong applicant, you should aim for a score that fits or ideally goes beyond this range.
Keep in mind though, a high score doesn't guarantee admission, just as a lower score doesn't rule you out completely. As you said, BU does review applications holistically, so your SAT score is just one factor among many that they consider. Make sure the rest of your application, like your GPA, extracurriculars, and essays, are as strong as possible as well. Good luck with your test prep and application!
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