{"id":13907,"date":"2019-03-08t10:03:35","date_gmt":"2019-03-08t18:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/?p=13907"},"modified":"2019-12-20t10:19:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20t18:19:31","slug":"how-to-get-into-syracuse-sat-and-act-scores-gpa-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.catharsisit.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/how-to-get-into-syracuse-sat-and-act-scores-gpa-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"how to get into syracuse: sat and act scores, gpa and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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maybe you’ve been shouting “go orange!” since you could talk. maybe you’re a big fan of joyce carol oates, cheryl strayed, or william safire. or maybe you just really, really<\/em> love snow (syracuse gets around 100 inches a year!). <\/p>\n

if you fall into any of these three categories, syracuse university may be a great fit. with a strong greek system, amazing study-abroad programs, and lots of winter sports, syracuse has received accolades on many fronts. want to find out more about syracuse admissions\u2014from syracuse sat scores and syracuse act scores to how to get into syracuse? you’re in the right place! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
syracuse university sat scores (middle 50%)<\/td>\n1180-1370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
syracuse university act scores (middle 50%)<\/td>\n25-30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
syracuse university admissions rate<\/td>\n50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
syracuse university gpa average <\/td>\n3.4-4.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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syracuse sat scores<\/h2>\n

wondering if your sat scores match up to syracuse admissions’ standards? the best way to evaluate this is to see where you fall among syracuse sat scores for admitted students. take a look at the most recent data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
math <\/td>\n590-700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
evidence-based reading and writing<\/td>\n590-670<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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what does this tell us about syracuse sat scores? they were pretty similar in both sections, with math scores slightly higher on average (644) than evidence-based reading and writing (626). <\/p>\n

percentile-wise, syracuse sat scores are higher than average<\/a>. in math, they range from the 72nd-92nd percentile of sat-takers, while in evidence-based reading and writing, they range from the 69th-90th percentiles. <\/p>\n

what should you do if your scores fall significantly below this middle 50th percentile of syracuse sat scores? if there’s time left before the application deadline, it’s a great idea to re-prep and re-take the exam. however, if you don’t have time to do this, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t any hope! make sure the other aspects of your application (your letters of recommendation, essays, etc.) are perfectly polished.<\/p>\n

syracuse act scores<\/h2>\n

like many schools<\/a>, syracuse accepts either the sat or the act. however, any advantage in taking one test over the other will come down to your individual preferences and talents; syracuse’s act scores are just as high as their sat scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
section<\/th>\n25th percentile<\/th>\n75th percentile <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
english <\/td>\n25<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
math<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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with an average composite (overall) score of 25-30 in the middle 50th percentile (and an overall average score of 28), syracuse act scores fall between the 78th and 95th percentiles of all act test-takers. <\/p>\n

if your scores aren’t within the range of syracuse act scores, don’t despair! do the best you can to raise them, if there’s time, by studying more and re-taking the exam; then work on shining on every other section of your application!<\/p>\n

syracuse university acceptance rate<\/h2>\n

syracuse’s admission rate was 50% in the last cycle. competitive? yes. impossible? no! this means that they admit about half of students who apply. <\/p>\n

to maximize your chances of getting into syracuse, write awesome essays<\/a>, get strong letters of recommendation<\/a>, and makes sure your application is as polished as it can be. and don’t forget to get your test scores as high as possible!<\/p>\n

syracuse university gpa average<\/h2>\n

how to get into syracuse? having a great gpa doesn’t hurt (not sure about yours? magoosh can help you calculate it<\/a>!) the most recent class of admitted students had a middle 50% gpa range of 3.4-4.0, with an average gpa of 3.7.<\/p>\n

if you’re a senior, it’s probably too late to do anything about your gpa now. the good news is that you may be able to make up for a low gpa by making other parts of your application as strong as they can be. focus on what you can still control, not the past!<\/p>\n

syracuse university freshmen profile<\/h2>\n

who attends syracuse? more women than men tend to apply (19,715 versus 15,266 in 2018), and the admitted student ratio reflects this, skewing slightly more female\u2014though the enrolled student body is pretty close to equal.<\/p>\n

almost 30% of the enrolled students were admitted early decision\/early action, meaning that you might want to consider this choice if syracuse is your top pick! <\/p>\n

academically, syracuse admission accepted students with great class ranks: 39% were in the top 10% of their high school class; 71% were in the top 25% of their class; 94% were in the top 50%; only 1% were in the bottom 25%.<\/p>\n

syracuse admissions requirements and info<\/h2>\n

so: how to get into syracuse university? a high school diploma, the sat or act scores, and the common app are absolute musts. the sat subject tests aren’t required; neither is the essay for the sat or act (but be careful\u2014other schools you’re applying to might require it, so don’t write it off just yet!) (pun unintended).<\/p>\n

unlike some other colleges, syracuse doesn’t have a standard list of credits or particular subjects it requires its admitted students to have taken in high school. nevertheless, syracuse admissions does state that a “college preparatory curriculum” (the classes that will best prepare you for success in college) includes:<\/p>\n