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SAT Exams: information on the role of SAT exams in the college admissions process.
Are My SAT Scores Good Enough?
Are my SAT scores good enough to get into my top choice schools? Read this FAQ to get the answer.
SAT Score Charts - Compare Admissions Data for Different Colleges
This article links to numerous SAT score charts for comparing the admissions data at different types of colleges.
When Should I Take the SAT?
This article addesses the question of when a college applicant should take the SAT.
SAT Score Choice
Learn the pros and cons of the SAT Score Choice option.
SAT Score Choice - Share Your Thoughts About SAT Score Choice
Does Score Choice benefit college applicants and colleges, or does it just benefit the College Board?
What Colleges Require the SAT Subject Test?
This article lists colleges that require the SAT subject test.
Are SAT Prep Courses Worth the Cost?
Are SAT prep courses worth the cost? How much are your SAT scores likely to improve? Find the answers in this FAQ.
SAT Scores for Admission to Public Universities
SAT comparison chart for 22 highly ranked public universities.
SAT Scores for Admission to the Atlantic Coast Conference
A side-by-side comparison chart or SAT scores for the 12 ACC universities.
SAT Scores for Admission to the Senior Colleges of CUNY
Learn what SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the CUNY senior colleges
SAT Scores for Admission to Women's Colleges
What SAT Scores are needed to get into some of the country's best women's colleges?
Does the SAT Writing Section Matter?
Do colleges and universities consider the SAT writing score when making admission decisions?
SAT Scores for Admission to the Southeastern Conference
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the Southeastern Conference universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison.
SAT Scores for Admission to the Big Ten
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the Big Ten universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for the 11 Big Ten universities: University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, University of Wisconsin
SAT Scores for Admission to the Big 12 Conference
This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for the Big 12 universities
SAT Scores for Admission to Cal State
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the SUNY colleges or universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for 16 of SUNY's campuses: Albany, Binghamton, Brockport, Buffalo, Buffalo State, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase, and Stony Brook.
SAT Scores for Admission to SUNY
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the SUNY colleges or universities? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for 16 of SUNY's campuses: Albany, Binghamton, Brockport, Buffalo, Buffalo State, Cortland, Fredonia, Geneseo, New Paltz, Old Westbury, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Potsdam, Purchase, and Stony Brook.
SAT Scores for State Universities in North Carolina
Learn what SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the 4-year public North Carolina colleges or universities
SAT Scores for State Universities in Virginia
Learn what SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the public four-year colleges and universities in Virginia
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the top public liberal arts colleges in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for nine top-ranked schools -- University of Mary Washington, SUNY Geneseo, The College of New Jersey, Ramapo College, St. Mary's College, New College of Florida, College of Charleston, The University of North Carolina at Asheville, Truman State University
SAT Scores for State Universities in Florida
Learn what SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the State University System of Florida colleges or universities
SAT Scores for Admission to Selective Liberal Arts Colleges
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the best liberal arts colleges in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for 20 highly ranked schools -- Bowdoin, Bryn Mawr, Claremont-McKenna, Colby, Colgate, College of the Holy Cross, Davidson, Denison, Dickinson, Gettysburg, Hamilton, Kenyon, Lafayette, Macalester, Oberlin, Vassar, Washington and Lee, Wesleyan and Whitman.
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Universities
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the top universities in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison for top universities.
What Do SAT Scores Mean in College Admissions Data?
What do the SAT scores mean in a college profile? This article explains the common 25th / 75th percentile representation of SAT scores often found in college profiles.
A Comparison of SAT Scores for the University of California Campuses
University of California SAT Scores - A comparison of the SAT scores for students who attend the ten University of California campuses. Data presented includes the middle 50 percent of SAT scores for math, critical reading and writing. Each university is linked to a profile that includes further college admissions and financial aid information.
SAT Scores for Ivy League Admissions
What SAT Scores are needed to get into an Ivy League school? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for the eight Ivy League Schools.
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Colleges
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the top colleges in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for ten top-ranked schools -- Amherst, Carleton, Grinnell, Haverford, Middlebury, Pomona, Reed, Swarthmore, Wellesley and Williams.
SAT Scores for Admission to Top Public Universities
What SAT Scores are needed to get into one of the top public universities in the United States? This article shows a side-by-side comparison of SAT admissions data for top-ranked schools.
When is the SAT?
Plan when you take the SAT to meet application deadlines and to allow time to retake the exam if necessary.
SAT Registration and Information
The College Board website provides all the information you'll need to get signed up to take the SAT.

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