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Question #51:

What is considered a "good" SAT score? a "great" score?

Answer #51:

Each college determines which SAT scores they consider "good" and which ones they consider "great". SAT scores are relative. If you want to know, for example, what the top 10% score, contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, New Jersey, at (609) 921-9000. Personally, I think that scores in the 600's are "good", and 700's are "great". 800's are rare and delightful. For some students, however, and for some schools, mid-500's are terrific. Your SAT score should feel like a true representation of your academic ability, not like a lucky fluke or a bad day. You can find a listing of test prep books and CD-ROMS available on the Internet and compare their prices, on the EDUFAX site. EDUFAX provides Verbal Test Prep Tutorials (PSAT/SAT I/SAT II/ACT).

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