June SAT subject tests just came out, and with the release of the scores often comes the question, “Is my score good enough to send?”

Most students that take SAT subject tests do so because they are applying to the most selective colleges and universities. As a result, they also tend to score well. A 770 on the US History exam places you in the 90th percentile. A 780 on the Math Level II subject test only puts you in the 71st!

As a rule of thumb, we like to say that a submittable score should equate to the selectivity of the institution to which you are applying. They have a 10% acceptance rate - your SAT subject test scores should be in the 90th percentile to be considered excellent. A 5% acceptance rate, better be in the 95th!

Yes, we know — those are some pretty high thresholds!