Applying for US Universites

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I applied a while ago, you need to do the SATs or ACTs in order to apply. Most colleges accept 1600-1700 (average) but 1800+ is what you want to be aiming for, Harvard for example has an average SAT score of 2000 (6% are admitted) I believe and plenty of funding available :wink:

What subjects are you looking at? What are you extra curricular activities? If you have a sporting background you'll do better.

This is completely inaccurate.

The majority of top schools have average scores of 2200+

Less than 25% of students have less than that.

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madamemerle

Original post by Princepieman

This is completely inaccurate.

The majority of top schools have average scores of 2200+

Less than 25% of students have less than that.

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Yes, very much agreed. My mid-ranked school has a middle 50% range of 2000 to 2200, more or less. And the 25% that are below 2000 probably have some reason other than academics for being admitted.

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andreanawrocki

SAT scores need to be very high, yes. However, the Ivy League system is very abstract with its selection process. There isn't necessarily a "standard" applicant. Majority of Ivy League colleges do accept those with high SAT scores, AP scores, etc., but their have been people who achieve a less than that and have still gotten offers. It all comes down to passion.

Hope this helps!!!

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