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Jewish Theological Seminary of America Admission Requirements

New York, New York

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Chances of getting into Jewish Theological Seminary of America

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
50%
Admission Difficulty for Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Exceptional 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Jewish Theological Seminary of America is 50%.  It ranks #32 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 59 out of 117 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 3 percent on standardized admission tests. Jewish Theological Seminary of America typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Of those applicants who were admitted, 75% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a prized outcome for many students.

The Jewish Theological Seminary of America application fee is $65 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Jewish Theological Seminary of America. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 36% of students submitted SAT scores and 39% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Jewish Theological Seminary of America SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1346-1488
Applicants Submitting SAT 
36%
SAT Scores for Jewish Theological Seminary of America
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 683
SAT Math 25th 663
SAT Composite 25th 1346
SAT Scores for Jewish Theological Seminary of America
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 730
SAT Math 75th 758
SAT Composite 75th 1488
Average SAT Score 1420

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1346-1488.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Jewish Theological Seminary of America admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1488 and Above Good >66%
1417 to 1488 Avg + 50%-66%
1346 to 1417 Avg - 34%-50%
1275 to 1346 Reach 22%-34%
Less than 1275 Low <22%
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
32-34 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
39%
ACT Scores for Jewish Theological Seminary of America
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 34
ACT Math 25th 27
ACT Composite 25th 32
ACT Scores for Jewish Theological Seminary of America
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 35
ACT Math 75th 32
ACT Composite 75th 34
Average ACT Score 33

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

Jewish Theological Seminary of America is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Jewish Theological Seminary of America regularly accepts students who score 32 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 3 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 32-34.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Jewish Theological Seminary of America admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
34 and Above Good >66%
33 to 34 Avg + 50%-66%
32 to 33 Avg - 34%-50%
31 to 32 Reach 22%-34%
Less than 31 Low <22%
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Jewish Theological Seminary of America GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.7
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Jewish Theological Seminary of America was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #27 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Jewish Theological Seminary of America accepts 50% of students who apply.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Admission Statistics

Jewish Theological Seminary of America admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 66 51 117
Accepted 36 23 59
Acceptance Rate 55% 45% 50%
Enrolled 25 19 44
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 69% 83% 75%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Jewish Theological Seminary of America is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Jewish Theological Seminary of America and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Jewish Theological Seminary of America Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Jewish Theological Seminary of America
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit No
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192040 IPEDS survey data for Jewish Theological Seminary of America.

FAQs

Does Jewish Theological Seminary of America prefer SAT or ACT?

36% of students submit their SAT scores to Jewish Theological Seminary of America. 39% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

50% of those who apply are granted admission to Jewish Theological Seminary of America. Admission competition is low and the college has exceptional admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1346 and 1488. 36% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Jewish Theological Seminary of America?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 32 and 34. 39% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.