If you've achieved a score of 1160 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 251 Southern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1160 SAT score. However, it's crucial to remember that a good SAT score is not the sole criterion for admission. In fact, may colleges are now test optional. It's equally significant to maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) that aligns with the college's expectations for incoming students. The creation of this list is rooted in a comprehensive analysis of SAT scores from students admitted to all Southern colleges
Yes, a score of 1160 is a good score. It situates you in the top 69th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your above average performance in answering questions in the Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing sections of the exam. The SAT is scored out of a maximum of 1600 and a minimum of 400, meaning your 1160 score represents 72% of the total possible points. If a 1160 does not meet the requirements of your preferred college, you might want to consider enrolling in a test prep course to potentially enhance your score.
Let's examine how a 1160 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups
A 1160 on the SAT translates to a 24 on the ACT according to the concordance provided by the College Board and ACT. It's important to note that not all colleges disclose admission data for both the SAT and ACT. As such, we recommend checking our listings for each test to identify schools with similar academic profiles.
Scoring a 1160 on the SAT places you in the 69th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 69% of all test takers. To put this in perspective, about 1.7 million students sit for the SAT each year. Thus, with your score, you've outperformed about 1,173,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 527,000 test takers achieving a higher score.
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Displaying 251 colleges where your 1160 SAT score is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 852 target schools (good chance), 108 reach (harder) schools and 807 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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