Which SAT scores are deemed good?

Alright guys, need some help here. I've seen so many different answers, I need your opinion: what SAT scores are considered acceptable? Particularly, what SAT score should I aim for if I want to get into a good university?

When it comes to what's deemed a "good" SAT score, it's really dependant on the colleges you're interested in attending. That being said, a score in the 75th percentile or above would typically be considered "good" relative to all test takers. As of 2024, the average SAT score is around 1060, so if you score above that, you're doing better than the majority of test takers.

However, if your goal is to get into a highly selective university, you should aim for a much higher score. These institutions usually have an average SAT score in the 1400-1500s out of 1600. Furthermore, you can figure out what SAT score you should aim for by researching the middle 50% range for SAT scores at the schools you're interested in. The middle 50% ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of accepted students' scores. For example, if you're looking at Harvard University, their middle 50% range is around 1500-1580.

If you score within or above this middle 50% range for a particular school, then your SAT score is competitive for that university. This isn't a guarantee of admission, as colleges consider other factors in addition to your SAT score, but it's an important piece of the puzzle.

Just remember, the SAT is one aspect of your application and it's equally important to concentrate on other elements such as your coursework, GPA, extracurricular activities, and essays. Also, keep in mind that some universities are test-optional and some are test-blind, meaning they don't consider SAT scores in their admissions process.