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Amherst College Score Requirements
Amherst College has an average SAT score of 1497, with a 25th percentile score of 1500 and a 75th percentile score of 1560. The average ACT score is 34, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35. For English proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100 and the average IELTS score is 7.0, with both being the minimum required scores. Additionally, the IB average score is 42, with a range from 42 to 44. The average weighted GPA is 4.1, while the college does not disclose unweighted GPA details.
GPA Requirements
Amherst College reports a weighted average GPA of 4.1 for undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentiles for weighted GPAs, nor does it provide data for unweighted GPAs.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1500-1560
Average: 1497
Submitting SAT: 39%
Math: 750-800
Reading: 740-780
Amherst College reports an average SAT score of 1497, with a 25th percentile score of 1500 and a 75th percentile score of 1560. The math section has a 25th percentile of 750 and a 75th percentile of 800, while the evidence-based reading and writing section (ERW) shows a 25th percentile of 740 and a 75th percentile of 780. Currently, 39% of students submitted their SAT scores for admission consideration.
More DetailsACT Requirements
33-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 22%
Math: 32-35
English: 32-35
Reading: 34-36
Science: 33-35
Amherst College's average ACT score stands at 34, with a 25th percentile of 33 and a 75th percentile of 35. For the individual components, the 25th percentile scores are 32 for both Math and English, 34 for Reading, and 33 for Science. The 75th percentile scores are 35 for Math and English, 36 for Reading, and 35 for Science. Notably, 22% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
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Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Amherst College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 100. Specific percentile ranks for the 25th and 75th percentiles, as well as component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing, are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
Amherst College does not allow superscoring for standardized tests in undergraduate admissions. Superscoring refers to the practice of taking the highest section scores across multiple test dates to create a new composite score. Since it is not permitted at Amherst, applicants should submit their highest single test score rather than expecting any score combinations to be considered.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Amherst College is test optional, meaning applicants can choose whether to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. Self-reporting of scores is not allowed, which means that if applicants do submit scores, they must provide official test results. Currently, 39% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 22% submit ACT scores. The combined percentage exceeds 100%, indicating that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-44
Average: 42
Amherst College's average IB score is 42, with the 25th percentile at 42 and the 75th percentile at 44. The college recommends HL subjects including Math AA, English A (Lang & Lit), and History, along with SL subjects such as Biology, Economics, and Psychology.
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