is a SAT score of 1960 good?
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The national average on the "Old" SAT was approximately 1020 (out of 1600), or about 500 on Math and 500 on Verbal.  If you carry that over to the "New" SAT test, then the new national average should be approximately 1500 (out of 2400).  However, recent articles in the NY Times and USA Today have indicated that Ivy League schools (and other colleges) have seen a drop in average SAT scores of approximately 40-50 points.  Collegeboard and ETS (the test writers) claim that the average has dropped by only 4-5 points...I believe the Ivy league schools.  The point is that the national average has changed, therefore, a score of 1960 is VERY good.
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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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Are you talking about the OLD SAT?  The highest for that is 800 in Reading and 800 in Math.
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Well if these are scores off an assignment or test and the score is out of 100, then\n\n94 = A (Very Good)\n85 = B (Good)\n85 = B (Good)\n81 = B- (Fairly Good)\n73 = C (Fair)\n\nTotal average out to 83.6 = B. For 6th grade you did very well, so be proud. You are on the right track so far.
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1550/1600 on old SAT\n2350/2400 on new SAT
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Your SAT Score of 2200 Means:\nYou Scored Higher Than Howard Stern\nYou Scored Higher Than George W. Bush\nYou Scored Higher Than Al Gore\nYou Scored Higher Than David Duchovny\nYou Scored Higher Than Natalie Portman\nYou Scored Higher Than Bill Gates\n\nYour IQ is most likely in the 150+ area\n\nSchools that Fit Your SAT Score:\nCalifornia Institute of Technology\nStanford University\nPrinceton University\nYale University\nHarvard University
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If this is the new SAT that score is not very good, considering the New SAT is out of a score of 2400. You should really consider taking a Kaplan Prep course. If not, feel free to register for free 45 days of online access to our SAT quizbank site. This site allows you customize your own quizzes for personalized Prep. You really should be shooting for anything above 600 in each section. 600 math, 600 critical reading, and 600 writing.
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that is impossible, the highest score one can get on the SAT's is a 1600, ure cousin is lying to you\n\n*EDIT*\nI apologize for this comment, i had no clue the SAT's high score has changed, i still thouhgt is was 1600.
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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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No but a credit score of less than 550 means you will have no chance getting a loan. Less than 620 will lead to you paying higher rates. 620 to 650 is average while above 650 is a very good score. Credit scores range from 375 to 900.\n\nYahoo! Finance offers a free credit score here.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_score
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According to the College Board, you'll need a 500 - 610 on the verbal and 530 - 650 on the math. At least, that's what the mid- 50% scores are.
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According to national statistics, it is between 20 and 21... But I think that if you think you could do better a second time around then you should definitely go for it. I took the test on June 10th (a week and a half ago) and I havnt got my results back yet but I dont think I did my best. So im treating this time like a practice test and I am going to take it again in October...Remember, the better your ACT score is, the more options you will have in choosing a college. And almost everyone raises their score at least a point or two the next time they take the test... Because you are more familiar with it you will do better also.
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a 1420/1600 is really good! You'd have a solid enough score to apply to the top 25 nationwide schools, and even some Ivies
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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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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.
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Your score is not the only deciding factor. I would say a 600 is the least score you could have. Unless you have a co -signer.
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The good news:  Your grades and an 800 in math on the SATs are impressive and some very good schools in the US will want you.\n\nThe bad news -- if you have a 1920 on the SATs, then you took the three part SAT exam and averaged 560 on the other two parts.  That won't cut it at the very top schools.  The average student accepted at Ivy League schools, Duke, Stanford, Chicago, Northwestern, MIT and Cal Tech has you beat by 200 to 300 points.  Many might think that these schools may discount your verbal scores since you are a foreign student.  But the fact is that the top schools get lots of applications from Asian students with nearly perfect SAT scores and can't take all of them.\n\nI think that you will get into a very good school.  I think that it is a stretch to get into the schools at the very top -- but it is not impossible.  Your chances will be improved if you indicate that you want to study mathematics or a science.  They will also improve if you are able to take the SAT again and bring up your verbal scores.