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Harvard University Score Requirements
Harvard University has impressive standardized test statistics for undergraduate admissions. The average SAT score is 1550, with a 25th percentile of 1510 and a 75th percentile of 1580. For the ACT, the average score is 35, ranging from a 25th percentile of 34 to a 75th percentile of 36. The average GPA is 4.21, with a 25th percentile of 3.85 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. English proficiency scores average 100 on the TOEFL and 7.5 on the IELTS.
GPA Requirements
Harvard University's weighted GPA statistics indicate an average of 4.21, with the 25th percentile at 3.85 and the 75th percentile at 4.0. The unweighted GPA data is not disclosed. These figures suggest a highly competitive academic profile among admitted students.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1510-1580
Average: 1550
Submitting SAT: 54%
Math: 770-800
Reading: 740-780
Harvard University's SAT average score is 1550, with a 25th percentile score of 1510 and a 75th percentile score of 1580. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 770 and the 75th percentile is 800. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores show a 25th percentile of 740 and a 75th percentile of 780. Additionally, 54% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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34-36
Average: 35
Submitting ACT: 19%
Math: 32-36
English: 35-36
Reading: 34-36
Science: 33-36
Harvard University has an average ACT score of 35, with the 25th percentile at 34 and the 75th percentile at 36. In terms of the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 32 for math, 35 for English, 34 for reading, and 33 for science, while the 75th percentile scores for all components are at 36. Additionally, 19% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Harvard University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among applicants is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100. Detailed component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Harvard University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that when evaluating applicants, the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates, potentially boosting applicants' overall scores. This policy can benefit students who may perform differently on various test days, allowing them to maximize their score potential.
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Self-Reporting Allowed
Harvard University is test optional and allows self reporting of scores. This means that applicants can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) and can report their scores themselves without official documentation. In the most recent admissions cycle, 54% of applicants submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores, indicating that some students likely submitted both.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 44
Harvard University reports an average IB score of 44, with a 25th percentile score of 42 and a 75th percentile score of 44. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, History, and Physics, while standard-level subjects include English B, Psychology, and Economics. This data reflects the rigorous academic standards expected from prospective students.
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