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Eastern Colleges for a 1540 on the SAT

What Eastern colleges accept a 1540 SAT score?

These Eastern colleges are a good match for you

If you've achieved a score of 1540 on your SATs, this places you squarely within the average range for accepted students at 76 Eastern colleges. This list features popular colleges where your application will likely be competitive, given their historical acceptance of students with a 1540 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 Eastern colleges

Is a 1540 SAT good?

Absolutely. You're amongst the truly elite and should qualify to get into any top tier school with a score of 1540. It situates you in the top 99th percentile on the national scale, outperforming the majority of the 1.7 million SAT test takers. This score signifies your nearly perfect 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 1540 score represents 96% of the total possible points. If a 1540 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 1540

Let's examine how a 1540 SAT score stacks up to the national averages across various demographic groups

Gender

Male: A 1540 is 473 points (44%) higher than the average male SAT score of 1067
Female: A 1540 is 486 points (46%) higher than the average female SAT score of 1054

Race/ethnicity

White: A 1540 is 428 points (38%) higher than the average white SAT score of 1112
Black: A 1540 is 606 points (65%) higher than the average black SAT score of 934
Hispanic: A 1540 is 573 points (59%) higher than the average Hispanic SAT score of 967
Asian: A 1540 is 301 points (24%) higher than the average Asian SAT score of 1239
Pacific Islander: A 1540 is 590 points (62%) higher than the average Pacific Islander SAT score of 950
American Indian/Alaska Native: A 1540 is 613 points (66%) higher than the average American Indian/Alaska Native SAT score of 927
Two or more races: A 1540 is 424 points (38%) higher than the average two or more races SAT score of 1116

All groups

All Students: A 1540 is 480 points higher than the average SAT score for all students of 1060

What is the ACT equivalent to a 1540 SAT score?

A 1540 on the SAT translates to a 35 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 1540 SAT score?

Scoring a 1540 on the SAT places you in the 99th percentile nationwide. This implies that your performance surpassed 99% 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 1,683,000 students placing you ahead of the majority with only 17,000 test takers achieving a higher score.

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Displaying 76 colleges where your 1540 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 102 target schools (good chance), 84 reach (harder) schools and 1,008 safety (easier) schools you can consider.