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College of the Holy Cross Score Requirements
The College of the Holy Cross has a test-optional policy, with 35% of students submitting SAT scores, where the average score is 1340 and scores range from 1270 (25th percentile) to 1420 (75th percentile). For ACT scores, 19% of applicants submitted, with an average score of 30 and a range of 28 to 32. The average unweighted GPA is 3.81, with a 25th percentile of 3.8 and a 75th percentile of 4.0. Additionally, the average IELTS score is 7.0 and the average TOEFL score is 100, while the Duolingo average score is 120. The IB average score stands at 38, with a range from 36 to 40.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The College of the Holy Cross reports an unweighted GPA average of 3.81 for its undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile is 3.8, while the 75th percentile stands at 4.0. Data for the weighted GPA is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1270-1420
Average: 1340
Submitting SAT: 35%
Math: 620-700
Reading: 630-720
The College of the Holy Cross has an average SAT score of 1340, with the 25th percentile at 1270 and the 75th percentile at 1420. In terms of the components, the SAT Math 25th percentile is 620 and the 75th percentile is 700, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) 25th percentile is 630 and the 75th percentile is 720. Additionally, 35% of students submit their SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
28-32
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 19%
Math: 25-30
English: 26-34
Reading: 31-35
Science: 31-35
The College of the Holy Cross reports an average ACT score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 28 and a 75th percentile score of 32. For specific components, the 25th and 75th percentiles are as follows: Math (25, 30), English (26, 34), Reading (31, 35), and Science (31, 35). Notably, only 19% of students submit their ACT scores.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The College of the Holy Cross requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average score for admitted students is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The College of the Holy Cross allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that when evaluating test scores, the college considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates. This approach can enhance an applicant's overall score profile, potentially improving their chances of admission.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The College of the Holy Cross is test optional, allowing applicants the choice to submit standardized test scores if they wish. Additionally, the college permits self-reporting of these scores, meaning students can provide their test results without needing official documentation at the time of application. Currently, 35% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores and 19% submit ACT scores; the combined total suggests that some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
36-40
Average: 38
The College of the Holy Cross has an average IB score of 38, with a 25th percentile score of 36 and a 75th percentile score of 40. Recommended higher-level subjects for applicants include English A (Language & Literature), History, and Philosophy, while standard-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, and Psychology.
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