<p>If your total SAT score is well over the average for a college (200 points or more) does it cease to give you any advantage in admissions? It seems to me that few enough people with those scores would be applying that a 2300 wouldn't distinguish you much more than a 2200 if the average score of accepted students is 1900. Are colleges looking at the score itself or how it compares to others?</p>
<p>It really depends on your whole application. There are so much more than just SAT scores in determining your admission. GPA, class rank, EC’s, recommendations, etc. If there are two applicants with the exact same stats except their SAT’s, then the student with the higher score will probably be admitted. But colleges are looking for a “perfect class” with a diverse range of students who will fit into the school together the best - and sometimes a perfect SAT score might not be what they’re looking for :)</p>
<p>In my opinion, once you get an SAT score above 2200, you are among the top in terms of SAT scores and SAT scores only. I don’t think there is a SIGNIFICANT difference between a 2200 and a 2300. gashergina is right; it really depends on your WHOLE application. A 2200 scorer can easily outshine a 2300 with strong academic awards, amazing volunteer work, and passion for something. Essays can play a big role too. If you got a 2230 and you wanted 2300+, you might want to consider whether it is worth it to retake the SAT just for a particularly low writing score or something…</p>
<p>Not to mention they give ranges for a score… which essentially illustrates that even though someone may have scored worse/better than you they still fall into a specific range and are deemed of equal aptitude. So depending on the situation someone who scores a 2200 can be just as intelligent/able as someone who scores 2250 or 2300</p>