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Holy Cross College Score Requirements
Holy Cross College reports an average SAT score of 1340, with a range between the 25th percentile at 1270 and the 75th percentile at 1420. The average ACT score is 28, with a 25th percentile of 23 and a 75th percentile of 31. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 100, with a minimum requirement of the same score, while the IELTS average score is 7, with a minimum score also set at 7. The average unweighted GPA is 3.81, and the International Baccalaureate average score is 38, with a range between 36 and 40.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Holy Cross College reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.81 for undergraduate admissions. The weighted GPA data, including the average, 25th percentile, and 75th percentile, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1270-1420
Average: 1340
Submitting SAT: 4%
Math: 490-640
Reading: 490-660
Holy Cross College has an average SAT score of 1340, with a 25th percentile score of 1270 and a 75th percentile score of 1420. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 490 and the 75th percentile is 640, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores have a 25th percentile of 490 and a 75th percentile of 660. Additionally, 4% of students submit SAT scores for admission consideration.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-31
Average: 28
Submitting ACT: 3%
Math: 22-29
English: 24-34
Reading: -
Science: -
Holy Cross College reports an average ACT score of 28 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 31. For the Math component, the 25th percentile is 22 and the 75th percentile is 29. In English, the 25th percentile is 24 while the 75th percentile is 34. It is noted that 3% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Data for the Reading and Science components are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Holy Cross College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 100. The 25th percentile and 75th percentile scores are both reported as 100, indicating that all admitted students meet this benchmark. Data for individual components (listening, reading, speaking, writing) is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Holy Cross College does allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the college considers the highest scores from multiple test attempts across different sections when evaluating a student's application. This practice can benefit applicants by potentially improving their overall test scores, making them more competitive for admission.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Holy Cross College 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 directly without sending official score reports. Currently, 4% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 3% submit ACT scores; the combined total of 7% indicates that some students may be submitting both score types.
More DetailsIB Requirements
36-40
Average: 38
Holy Cross College requires an average IB score of 38 for undergraduate admissions, with the 25th percentile at 36 and the 75th percentile at 40. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), History, and Biology, while standard-level subjects include Math AA, Psychology, and Economics. These figures reflect the competitive nature of admissions for prospective IB students.
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