About College Admissions: U.S.: All About SAT Scores

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. This past Thursday, SAT scores were released for the October 1st exam. If you're wondering what your SAT scores mean for your college plans, this week's newsletter can help. Compare SAT Data for Different Colleges One way to figure out if your SAT scores are on target for your college plans is to compare your numbers to students who enrolled at different types of colleges. Keep in mind, however, that in all of these score charts, 25% of applicants scored below the lower number. Also, the SAT score ranges that most colleges report do not include students who were admitted because of a special talent or through an opportunity program. SAT comparison charts for The Ivy League | Top Liberal Arts Colleges | Top Public Universities | Top Engineering Schools | Top Private Universities | Top Catholic Universities | University of California System | The Cal State System | The SUNY System | The Atlantic Coast Conference | The Southeastern Conference | The Big Ten | More Comparison Charts SAT scores for colleges in: Alabama | California | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia | Washington | more states See More About:  sat scores  standardized tests  Low SAT Scores? What Now? If your SAT scores aren't what you had hoped for, don't panic. The SAT isn't the most important part of your application, and you still have plenty of excellent college options. Learn more. Related Reading: Test-Optional Colleges A to Z College Profiles (includes SAT score information) See More About:  sat scores  holistic admissions  standardized tests SAT, ACT and GPA Data for the Ivy League The eight Ivy League schools are among the most selective colleges in the country. This doesn't mean that you need a 4.0 GPA and 2400 on the SAT to get in, although it won't hurt. See typical GPA, SAT, and ACT scores for students who were accepted and rejected by the Ivies: Brown | Columbia | Cornell | Dartmouth | Harvard | Penn | Princeton | Yale See More About:  ivy league schools  gpa  sat scores The SAT and Holistic Admissions All of the country's most selective and prestigious colleges have holistic admissions. This means they are evaluating the whole applicant, not reducing students to simple numerical data like SAT scores. A strong academic record, meaningful extracurricular activities, glowing letters of recommendation, a compelling application essay, a strong college interview and demonstrated interest all contribute to a winning application. See More About:  holistic admissions  college applications  College Admissions Ads College Apply for College College High School College Tuition Fee Ivy League Featured Articles College Rankings College Admissions Timeline The Art of Getting Accepted College Admissions Essays: Samples, Critiques, and Writing Tips Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Paying for College and Financial Aid   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles SAT Scores - What's Good? ACT Scores - What's Good? Common Application Essays 12 Bad Facebook Photos Advertisement