Is a 1600 a good SAT score?

A 1600 is only achieved by around 300 test takers per year and makes you eligible and highly competitive for admission at every college. Looking at this from another angle, a 1600 SAT score is in the 99nth percentile, which means you scored higher than 99% of all other 2 million+ test takers.
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Can you get into Harvard with a 1600 SAT score?

As we said, admission to Harvard is extremely competitive. Even with a perfect SAT score of 1600 and a GPA of 4.0, your chances of admission are about 10%. With a perfect ACT score of 36 and a 4.0, your chances are about 13%.
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Has anybody got a 1600 on the SAT?

The maximum score on the SAT is a 1600. Out of the two million students who take the test every year, only about 500 get the highest possible SAT score.
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What was Bill Gates SAT score out of 1600?

Gates scored a 1590 out of 1600 on his SATs. Though he spends most of his time with his Foundation, Gates says he is still working with Microsoft on its "Personal Agent," which will "remember everything and help you go back and find things and help you pick what things to pay attention to."
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Is a 1500 a good SAT score?

A 1500 puts you in nearly the 95th percentile of all 1.7 million test takers. Just 100 points shy of a perfect score, a 1500 makes you eligible to apply to every college and university in the country and be competitive for admission at almost every single one, including elite institutions.
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How I scored a 1600 on the SAT: My entire journey and tips for improving your score



Should I retake the SAT if I got a 1540?

Never Retake a 1530+

If you score a 1530+, you are in the top 1% of all test takers (based on 2017 numbers). The SAT User Percentiles are what matter since they're based on the actual scores of students. The Nationally Representative Sample is pretty meaningless.
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Who scored 1590 out of 1600 on the SAT?

Shubh Agarwal has made us proud by scoring 1,590 out of 1,600 marks in the SAT-R exam. This is the highest score in India for the SAT Test held on January 21, 2017.
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Is 2400 a good SAT score?

A perfect score on the SAT is 2400; and for the ACT, it is 36. The national average score for the SAT is 1540 (combining the math, reading, and writing sections of the test). For the ACT, the average score is between 20 and 21.
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Did Will Smith get a perfect SAT score?

Here are the SAT scores of 17 celebrities, with 1600 being a perfect score: Ben Affleck: The Oscar-winning actor attended the University of Vermont & Occidental College… and supposedly scored a perfect 1600 on his SATs. Will Smith: The actor said in his Biography channel profile that he scored 1600 on his SATs, too.
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Is 1599 a good SAT score?

A good score is in the range of 1300 to 1500 (Math: 650 to 750, Reading/Writing: 650 to 750). Colleges like Emory University with a 25.2 percent acceptance rate list accepted student SAT scores in the range of 1330 to 1520.
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Should I retake a 1600 SAT?

If a school's average SAT score is above 1500, students with sufficient preparation time should retake the exam to become a stronger applicant. Many schools also release a more specific breakdown of their students' typical SAT scores, separating the Reading/Writing section and Math section.
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Is 1520 a good SAT score for Ivy League?

Is a 1520 a good SAT score? Yes, a score of 1520 is awesome. It places you in the top 99th percentile nationally out of the 1.7 million test takers of the SAT entrance exam.
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What is a good SAT score for Ivy League?

It's important to score a 1550+ on the SAT and/or 34+ on the ACT to be competitive for the Ivy League. Therefore, you should pursue a robust test preparation plan to get ready for the SAT/ACT, and work with your college admissions counselor to put together the best testing plan to maximize your results.
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What can you do with a 1600 SAT score?

What colleges can I get into with a 1600 SAT score? You're an eligible and competitive candidate for all schools, including most selective schools. On top of applying to colleges in the Ivy League, also consider applying to colleges like the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Georgetown University.
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Who has the highest SAT score ever?

Bill Gates scored a 1590 SAT score out of 1600, which is one of the best SAT score. Who has the highest SAT score ever? From Colorado, Hari scored 1600 in SAT and this is the highest SAT score ever recorded – not just that he also secured a perfect score of 36 in ACT as well.
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What is the lowest possible score on the SAT?

The highest SAT score you can possibly earn is 1600. The lowest SAT score is 400. Your total SAT score is comprised of a Math section score and an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score. Each SAT section is scored between 200 and 800 points.
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Is 1700 a good SAT score?

1700 SAT Score Standings

Out of the 1.67 million test-takers, 450846 scored the same or higher than you. You can apply to 1129 colleges and have a good shot at getting admitted. You have a very low chance of getting into 239 with this score.
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Should I retake the SAT if I got a 1480?

With a 1480 SAT score, you're already strongly competitive for these schools. You're very likely to get admitted if you apply. If you improve your SAT score, your Safety Schools will get better and better.
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Can I get into Harvard with 1500 SAT?

The 25th percentile New SAT score is 1460, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1580. In other words, a 1460 places you below average, while a 1580 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at Harvard, but they really want to see at least a 1460 to have a chance at being considered.
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