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SAT Scores for Admission to Top Massachusetts Colleges

A Side-by-Side Comparison of College Admissions Data for 12 Top Colleges

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Do you have the SAT scores do you need to get into one of the top Massachusetts colleges and universities? This side-by-side comparison shows scores for the middle 50% of enrolled students. If your scores fall within or above these ranges, you're on target for admission to one of these top colleges in Massachusetts.

Realize, of course, that SAT scores are just one part of the application. The admissions officers at these Massachusetts colleges will also want to see a strong academic record, a winning essay, meaningful extracurricular activities and good letters of recommendation.

You can also check out these other SAT links:

SAT Comparison Charts: Ivy League | top universities | top liberal arts | top engineering | more top liberal arts | top public universities | top public liberal arts colleges | University of California campuses | Cal State campuses | SUNY campuses | more SAT charts

Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics

Top Massachusetts Colleges SAT Scores (mid 50%)
(Learn what these numbers mean)
Reading Math Writing
25% 75% 25% 75% 25% 75%
Amherst 660 760 660 770 670 770
Babson 580 680 640 740 610 700
Boston College 620 710 640 730 630 730
Brandeis 600 710 630 740 630 720
Harvard 690 790 700 800 690 790
Holy Cross Test-Optional Admissions
MIT 670 770 740 800 680 770
Olin College 690 773 718 773 670 750
Smith Test-Optional Admissions
Tufts 680 740 680 760 680 760
Wellesley 650 740 640 750 660 750
Williams 660 770 650 760 - -
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