SAT scores determine your college admission, but unfortunately your SAT scores mean very little beyond that. When you get to college, you will realize that midterms and finals get harder. Read below to understand how the SAT relates to your college success.
The SAT exam is not only a test of mental aptitude; it also shows motivation, self-sacrifice, and initiative. If you do well on the SAT, it may be because you have always had good study habits, or it may be because you put forth a great effort. Either way, universities want their students to have those qualities because it means that you have what it takes to graduate. High drop-out levels reflects very poorly on a university, and the school loses prestige as a result.
What score do I need to get into the college I want?
There are several factors that universities consider when reviewing your application. Your High School Record (class difficulties and grades), your activities/accomplishments, and essays are all important. Below is a rough average of what scores correspond to different universities
Harvard - 2200
Williams - 2125
University of Virginia - 2000
UCLA - 1900
Iowa State - 1825
Ohio State - 1800
DePaul - 1750
Arizona - 1700
University of Indiana - 1650
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