What Colleges Can You Get Into With Your SAT Score?

A 1600 is in the top 1% nationally — at or within a hair of a perfect score. There is no academic case against your testing profile at any university in the country. From here, GPA, course rigor, essays, and extracurriculars are what actually separate applicants.

Strategy: At this level the test score stops being a differentiator at elite schools — the rest of your application carries the weight.

A 1590 is in the top 1% nationally — at or within a hair of a perfect score. There is no academic case against your testing profile at any university in the country. From here, GPA, course rigor, essays, and extracurriculars are what actually separate applicants.

Strategy: At this level the test score stops being a differentiator at elite schools — the rest of your application carries the weight.

A 1580 is in the top 1% nationally — at or within a hair of a perfect score. There is no academic case against your testing profile at any university in the country. From here, GPA, course rigor, essays, and extracurriculars are what actually separate applicants.

Strategy: At this level the test score stops being a differentiator at elite schools — the rest of your application carries the weight.

A 1570 is in the top 1% nationally — at or within a hair of a perfect score. There is no academic case against your testing profile at any university in the country. From here, GPA, course rigor, essays, and extracurriculars are what actually separate applicants.

Strategy: At this level the test score stops being a differentiator at elite schools — the rest of your application carries the weight.

A 1560 is in the top 1% nationally — at or within a hair of a perfect score. There is no academic case against your testing profile at any university in the country. From here, GPA, course rigor, essays, and extracurriculars are what actually separate applicants.

Strategy: At this level the test score stops being a differentiator at elite schools — the rest of your application carries the weight.

A 1550 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1540 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1530 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1520 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1510 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1500 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1490 is top 1–3% nationally. You're at or above the middle 50% range for every Ivy League school and every top STEM institute. Admission to the most selective schools is realistic, though never guaranteed given how many qualified applicants they turn away.

Strategy: Scores at this level rarely differentiate applicants at elite schools — essays and recommendations matter most from here.

A 1480 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1470 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1460 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1450 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1440 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1430 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1420 places you in the top 4–7% nationally. You're a strong contender at most top-20 national universities and well above the median at most flagship honors colleges, where significant merit scholarships often become realistic.

Strategy: This range frequently clears merit scholarship thresholds at flagship state honors colleges — check each school's aid pages directly.

A 1410 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1400 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1390 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1380 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1370 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1360 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1350 is roughly top 9–13% nationally. This is comfortably within range for top-30 national universities and well above the median for most state flagships, often unlocking honors college admission and merit aid.

Strategy: At many public flagships, this range moves you from "competitive" into "scholarship-eligible" territory.

A 1340 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1330 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1320 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1310 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1300 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1290 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1280 is top 15–20% nationally — solidly above average and competitive at most top-50 national universities, as well as a strong match for the upper half of most state flagship admitted ranges.

Strategy: A solid "match school" range — strong admission odds at well-regarded universities without needing a flawless profile elsewhere.

A 1270 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1260 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1250 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1240 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1230 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1220 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1210 is top 22–30% nationally, clearly above the national average of roughly 1050. This score is solidly within range for most state flagships and many respected regional and private universities.

Strategy: Most flagships publish their middle 50% SAT range online — this score typically lands inside or near the bottom of that range.

A 1200 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1190 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1180 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1170 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1160 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1150 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1140 is well above the national average (~1050) and a reliable score for admission at the large majority of four-year public and private universities outside the most selective tier.

Strategy: At this range your application is generally judged on overall academic record rather than the test score alone.

A 1130 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1120 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1110 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1100 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1090 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1080 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1070 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1060 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1050 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1040 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1030 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1020 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1010 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 1000 is at or near the national average (around 1050). This score is sufficient for admission to most open and moderately selective four-year universities, though below the middle 50% range at most flagship and selective schools.

Strategy: A retake with focused prep is often worthwhile — a 50–100 point gain can shift you into a meaningfully more selective tier.

A 990 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 980 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 970 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 960 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 950 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 940 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 930 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 920 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 910 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 900 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 890 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 880 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 870 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 860 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 850 is below the national average and below the typical admitted range at most four-year universities, though it remains sufficient for many open-enrollment and less selective four-year schools, and for transfer pathways via community college.

Strategy: Most colleges in this band are test-optional — a strong GPA and personal statement may matter more than this score.

A 840 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 830 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 820 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 810 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 800 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 790 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 780 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 770 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 760 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 750 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 740 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 730 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 720 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 710 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 700 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 690 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 680 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 670 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 660 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 650 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 640 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 630 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 620 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 610 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 600 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 590 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 580 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 570 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 560 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 550 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 540 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 530 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 520 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 510 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 500 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 490 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 480 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 470 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 460 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 450 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 440 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 430 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 420 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 410 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.

A 400 is well below the national average. Four-year options narrow considerably here, but community colleges and open-admission schools remain accessible, often with guaranteed transfer pathways after building a strong GPA. A retake after structured prep is usually the better path.

Strategy: Most students in this range apply test-optional and retest before applying further — this score is unlikely to be the one submitted.