Every school publishes SAT 25th and 75th percentile data. If your score falls between those numbers, you’re in the competitive range. But most students fixate on reaching schools instead of match schools — institutions where your profile makes you a strong candidate.
Match schools offer better financial aid, more engaged advising, and statistically better outcomes than reach schools where you’re admitted at the bottom of the class. The data shows that students who attend match schools graduate at higher rates and report higher satisfaction.
Our SAT score guides break down exactly which schools match your score range, what financial aid to expect, and how to build a balanced college list.