What's a good score on the New 2400 point SAT?
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Liz,\na "good" score is very subjective and depends on what schools you want to attend. 50% is roughly 1400, and 90% is roughly 1900. But none of these figures matter to you. What's important is the median score of freshmen incoming to your schools of choice. What's "good" is being above the median. Pick 5 schools or so, call their admissions office and request this datum from each, and use the highest number. This is "good". Then attend a free practice SAT at your local Kaplan center to get a score. This is where you are today. Consider how far you are from your "good" in deciding where to go, how to prepare for the SAT, and what to do your Junior year/summer. And don't forget to check out the ACT - many students do much better on that standardized test. \n\nAbove all, research your target schools. Do your homework, take control of your life now, and you'll stay in control when admissions papers come in.\n\ngood luck!
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Hey, I just took my Sat in may and im in canada..wehn i got my scores back they give a percentil of everyone who worte the test i think....i don;t think they divide it internationally.\n\nA good SAT score I think is about 1800/2400 but it depends on where u go and what the basic requirement is\ngood luck;)
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720 is good, but I know there another scoring system call Vanguard.  Your score is good enough to get a Discover, but Discover isn't accepted at all place, but its a good start though.\n\n\nLC
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I'm not sure how you got a 1700, as 1600 is a perfect score.  "Ivy" league schools look for more than just SAT.  You'll need near perfect grades and a lot of good extra-curricular activities.
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A 1700 ON THE SAT IS ABOVE AVERAGE.  COMPARE YOUR SCORE TO THE AVERAGE IN UR AREA TO SEE HOW WELL U DID.  TO GET INTO COLLEGE A 1700 IS A GREAT SCORE.
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Last time i checked\nabout 3000 students and about 2000 are accepted\nmost sat scores 810-1080
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The new SAT is out of 2400 points, 800 for verbal, 800 for math, and 800 for the "new" writing section, which is really the SAT II Writing put into the test. The test was designed as a way of determining who fits where mostly in the University of California system. The scores aren't really inflated but just out of a new total. The test is also longer than the original.
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A 2130 on the SAT is a great score. At top universities, admission officers usually look for a score of 2100 or more.  You have to look at your individual math, verbal, and writing scores. A raw score of twelve is great because it translates to an 800( 2 people read your essay and score it on a scale of 1-6, and then they're added together to get a scaled score). If your verbal score is better than your math score, that's great too because most people score higher on the math. And for the math section, as well as the verbal and writing, top colleges look for a score around 700 and up (but if you're going to apply to a tech school such as MIT or CalTech, you should have a score over 750 - a high math score can usually trump an average verbal score at those types of schools). And by the way, GREAT SCORE!
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My average score is 809. (814 is the highest of the three scores)\n\n699 is respectable.  Just keep up to date with all payments and your score will go up over time.\n\nI think riblix (below) got rejected on a loan to buy a pack of gum.
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that was a good score mark.You will be accepted,goodluck.
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You might want to buy US News' or Newsweek's annual college report from the local bookstore. It offers comprehensive statistics on the average GPA and test scores of American colleges, as well as guides on how to prepare for college and choose colleges.\n\nCombined SAT I scores range from 600 - 2400. 2150 and above is normally considered a competitive score. Like the SAT I subsections, each of the three SAT II scores  ranges from 200-800. Some colleges may ask for more or less than 3 SAT II tests, or may require a specific SAT II test. 650+ is generally considered competitive.\n\nBeing accepted into college really depends on other factors including your GPA, extracurricular activities, goal, and of course, the college you're applying to.
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First of all: way to go!!! Those are very competitive scores; the question now is not whether you'll get accepted, but how much financial support will you receive based on your scores. You definitely need to consider re-taking the physics test if you can review a few key concepts. You should also look into re-taking the ACT, since it was "nicer" to you, to raise your English score and pick up a few more points on Science/Reading. I do NOT recommend re-taking the SATI unless you know one of your target schools does not accept the ACT. Consider getting a little help with your ACT either from a book, or a private tutor. Good luck and, once again, congratulations!
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If you can play football really well, the other things don't matter as much. I go to U of M. My scores were 1400 on the SATs (I took it before the writing section was added). I don't know what it would be now with all the changes.
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Now that they've established the new SAT, 1600 is well below the perfect score. I took the SAT a couple of weeks ago and made a 1640, which is only a little above average.\n\nI looked online, and the site won't list the usual combined score for students, but usually it's around 700 for reading and math individually.\n\nSo around 1400 if you aren't counting your essay and writing skills points
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You know, it's really sad that you have to resort to being mean because you got a wrong answer.  If someone were to ask you why it's now 2400, could you answer.  \n\nIt's obvious that the responders to your question are the dopes.  Sounds to me that you could use a lesson in humility.  Unless you're a highschool senior (which is when SATs are taken) chances are most people won't know the score was changed (or why).\n\nPS - In case you don't know why - you now need to write an essay.
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The average score is about a 152. But you will need around a 170 for the better programs.  I suggest Kaplan.  They even have a higher score guarantee.  I think the direct office number is 617-661-6965.
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Typically, you should have 3 overall scores. Each of these scores is out of 800, and the average is (or probably should be) in the 500 range.\n\nSo you add the three together to get your overall SAT score.\n\nI took the SAT in April of 2001, so I had the old one.\n\nMath: 560\nVerbal: 560\n\nOverall: 1120 (I did better on the GRE)\n\nYour should say:\n\nMath: x\nVerbal: y\nWriting: z\n\nSo it's x+y+z\n\nThe significance of the scores depends on the selectivity and the geographic location of the undergraduate schools you're applying to.