Hello fellow students! The SAT scores rolled in and I landed a clean 1470. Now, I'm trying to figure out how I performed relative to others. Any insight into what percentile this score generally belongs to?
Sure, I can provide some general guidance on this! A 1470 is a high score and you should be proud of it. It typically lands in the 97th percentile. This means that you scored higher than about 97% of test-takers. Keep in mind that the percentiles might vary slightly depending upon the year and the group of test-takers. Also, remember that while a strong SAT score is important part of your application, colleges assess candidates holistically considering multiple factors such as high school transcript, letters of recommendation, essays, and extracurricular activities. Good luck with your college applications!
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