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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by Allen Grove
Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college.
Updated October 21, 2018

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.

Massachusetts Colleges SAT Score Comparison (mid 50%)
(Learn what these numbers mean)
 SAT ScoresGPA-SAT-ACT
Admissions
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Amherst680775680780--see graph
Babson560650610720--see graph
Boston College620720640740--see graph
Brandeis610710660770--see graph
Harvard710800720800--see graph
Holy CrossTest-Optional Admissionssee graph
MIT700790760800--see graph
Olin College690780710800--see graph
SmithTest-Optional Admissionssee graph
Tufts680750690770--see graph
Wellesley660750650750--see graph
Williams670770660770--see graph
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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.

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Data from the National Center for Educational Statistics