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Idaho Colleges for a 990 on the SAT

What Idaho colleges accept a 990 SAT score?

These Idaho colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 990 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 4 Idaho colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 990 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 Idaho colleges

Is a 990 SAT bad?

A score of 990 is a little worse than average. It situates you in the bottom 38th percentile on the national scale, underperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your slightly below 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 990 score represents 62% of the total possible points. If a 990 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.

Demographic comparisons for a 990

Let's examine how a 990 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 990 is 77 points (7%) lower than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 990 is 64 points (6%) lower than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 990 is 122 points (11%) lower than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 990 is 56 points (6%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 990 is 23 points (2%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 990 is 249 points (20%) lower than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 990 is 40 points (4%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 990 is 63 points (7%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 990 is 126 points (11%) lower than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 990 is 70 points lower than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 990 SAT score?

A 990 on the SAT translates to a 19 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.

What percentile is a 990 SAT score?

Scoring a 990 on the SAT places you in the 38th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 38% 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 646,000 students with only 1,054,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 4 colleges where your 990 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 9 target schools (good chance), 12 reach (harder) schools and 6 safety (easier) schools you can consider.