What about the ACT?

<p>We all constantly hear that 2300+ is good for the Ivies which is all fine and dandy unless you took the ACT. Ergo what is the ACT benchmark score to be considered competitive for the Ivies?</p>

<p>The websites usually say their middle ranges are 29-33, depending on the Ivy. The score that could be considered "competitive" will depend on the strength of your academics and extracurriculars. I'd guess (total estimate here) that maybe a 30-33 can get you into the ballpark and earn you some consideration.</p>

<p>For HYPMSCB I'd say 33. For Columbia, Cornell 'lower ivies' a 32...maybe 31.</p>

<p>In "HYPMSCB", what's the B?</p>

<p>Brown.. haha. I know it's not usually put with HYPMS but for some odd reason its stats requirements seem a bit more stringent than those of the other lower Ivies.. I'm not sure.</p>

<p>Ahhh. =P I didn't really get that from Brown... my friend got in with an only okay GPA and a 2100 SAT. But he had REALLY great ECs.</p>

<p>Depends on which college you are talking about. </p>

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