{"id":13860,"date":"2019-01-31T10:24:25","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T18:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/?p=13860"},"modified":"2020-01-03T11:45:42","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T19:45:42","slug":"amherst-college-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/college-admissions\/amherst-college-admissions-the-sat-act-scores-and-gpa-you-need-to-get-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Amherst College Admissions: The SAT, ACT Scores, and GPA You Need to Get In"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Amherst<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a small college that emphasizes academics, diversity, and student engagement, there aren\u2019t many colleges in the world delivering a more unique, rigorous education than Amherst. <\/p>\n

Amherst College is one of the premier colleges in America, ranked the second-best liberal arts college<\/strong> by the U.S. News and World Report. Colleges are ranked according to criteria ranging from prestige, selectivity, to faculty resources, and Amherst comes out on top. <\/p>\n

If that\u2019s not enough, Amherst is a member of the Five College Consortium<\/a>. That means Amherst students can choose from over 6,000 classes<\/strong> offered at Mt. Holyoke, Smith, Hampshire, and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. <\/p>\n

Amherst, Massachusetts was also ranked the #4 college town<\/a> in America, meaning even if you get tired of exploring the college\u2019s 500-acre wildlife reserve and the nation\u2019s best campus dining<\/a> you can be sure there\u2019s no shortage of exciting experiences<\/a> within arm\u2019s reach. <\/p>\n

If Amherst sounds like the place for you, read on to learn more about what makes a competitive application! <\/p>\n

Amherst College Admissions: Quick Stats<\/h2>\n

Here’s a first look at what the average incoming freshman at Amherst College is scoring, along with Amherst’s admissions rate.<\/p>\n

Average SAT:<\/strong> 1490
\nAverage ACT<\/strong> 33
\nAverage GPA<\/strong> 4.05
\nAdmissions Rate<\/strong>: 13%<\/p>\n

Think this could be you? <\/p>\n

Keep reading for the full breakdown of how to get into Amherst College, including admissions data, freshman demographics, Amherst admissions FAQ’s, and more!<\/p>\n

More About Amherst SAT Scores<\/h2>\n

Amherst generally accepts students with SAT scores in the top 4% of test-takers<\/strong>, meaning you should expect to have high scores to be admitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n25th Percentile<\/th>\n75th Percentile<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Composite<\/td>\n1420<\/td>\n1560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing<\/td>\n700<\/td>\n770<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Math<\/td>\n720<\/td>\n790<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The average SAT score is a 1490<\/strong>, and you\u2019ll want to get at least a 1560<\/strong> for your application to stand out. <\/p>\n

The middle 50% of SAT scores for the class of 2022 scored between a 700 and 770 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and between 720 and 790 in Math. <\/p>\n

Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 1420 and 1560, meaning a score under 1420 is below average and over 1560 is above average<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Amherst allows students to self-report<\/strong> test scores, meaning you don\u2019t have to pay to send a score report unless you\u2019re admitted. <\/p>\n

They also superscore<\/a><\/strong>, or combine your best scores, so it\u2019s to you advantage to submit all your scores so the admissions office can create a new score showcasing your best performance. <\/p>\n

More About Amherst ACT Scores<\/h2>\n

Amherst is a highly selective school, and admitted students generally have ACT scores in the top 5% nationally. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\n25th Percentile<\/th>\n75th Percentile<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Composite Score<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Math<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The middle 50% of students have composite scores between 31 and 35, and between:<\/p>\n