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Do schools prefer a higher GPA or a higher SAT?

I am a junior in high school. I am looking to apply to colleges next summer and just wanted to get a heads up to see what I was aiming for. #college #university #gpa #sat

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Thank you comment icon Hey Hamid! This is a great question. While it depends largely on the school you're applying to, in my experience, most colleges tend to give preference to higher SAT scores. The reason for that is that SAT's are standardized, so it's easier to compare all students' abilities from the same level of questions, while when it comes to GPA, it may be easier to get higher grades in some schools than others. Also grades can be subject to bias, while SAT is a number that cannot be influenced by that. That's not to say that GPA is not important! It's still a very big factor in the admissions process along with extracurriculars and volunteer activities so continue to work hard! I hope you get into your dream school! Mireia
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I think it depends on which school you're applying to. Some schools may feel that a higher GPA is a better indication of how well a student will perform at their school while others may focus on the SAT score. The best thing to do is to call the admissions offices of the schools you are interested in and ask.

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<span style="background-color: transparent;">Collegeboard.org is a great resource for this! I poured through the pages of universities all over the U.S. when I was a senior in high school. Collegeboard was my go-to site! They put all of the information in one place and it is very easy to use. They even have various filters you can apply to see only colleges that have programs you are interested. To determine academic rigor, look at the admissions requirements, G.P.A. of past admitted applicants, SAT/ACT scores, class rank etc. This will give you an idea of what scores and grades you need to be accepted. However, don't be discouraged your application will be reviewed based on the full picture! College-board will help you get an idea of what is most important to the specific school you are applying to.</span>



This professional recommends the following next steps:

  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Chat with your Guidance Counselor</span>
  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Create a Collegeboard.org account</span>
  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Start using CollegeBoard as a resource to look up schools.</span>
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