What are the SAT scores needed to get into Harvard?

Answer 1

Harvard does not publish the average SAT scores for admitted students. Other Ivy League schools do publish some of their percentages and you will find that around 40 to 50 percent scored 750 or above on each section of the SAT's. That means that the other half of the students must have scores below 750.

In my experience, most applicants have scores above 700 on each section along with a strong GPA, and some other quality that makes their application stand out.

Every student at Harvard is a "star" in something other than great board scores and a great GPA (a sport, musician, national recognition in something, etc..)

I have heard that strong athletes need all three scores above 600 on each section of the SAT with absolutely no C's on their transcript in order to be recruited.

Any student with a strong GPA and scores above 700 or a total of 2100 on all three sections with a unique quality that makes their application shine, should definitely apply to Harvard. If you feel your attributes would contribute to a well rounded student body, Harvard is a great place to be!

Answer 2

Middle 50% of first-time Students SAT Critical Reading: 700 - 800

SAT Math: 700 - 790

SAT Writing: 690 - 790

ACT Composite: 31 - 35

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Answer 3

According to Harvard's website, the average SAT score for entering Freshman at Harvard is between 2070 and 2350.

The breakdown of this is as follows:

Critical Reading: 690-780

Mathematics: 690-790

Writing: 690-780

Answer 4

for 2007 applied seniors from high school, the score was 1400_1590

Answer 5

I think you need at least a 2.6 GPA with at LEAST a 1640. A 1700 with a 2.8 will guarantee you a full ride. If you read this far, you probably won't make it in anyway. Sengkyu

Answer 6

S.A.T.'s of 700 and above on all levels including critical reading , math and writing will get you looked at but will not guarantee admission.

Answer 7

There really isn't an established average for high school freshman since not a lot of them actually take it, but the general scoring range tends to vary from 1300 to 1800 on the new SAT.

Answer 8

600 to 800 for Sat I and Sat II

Answer 9

a 3.95 or higher