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Reed College Score Requirements
Reed College has an average SAT score of 1410, with a 25th percentile of 1310 and a 75th percentile of 1490. The average ACT score is 33, ranging from a 25th percentile of 30 to a 75th percentile of 34. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 100, while the average IELTS score is 7.0, and the Duolingo English test average score is 120. The weighted GPA average is 4.01, and the college allows superscoring for standardized tests.
GPA Requirements
Reed College reports a weighted average GPA of 4.01 for undergraduate admissions. The college does not disclose the 25th and 75th percentile GPAs, as well as unweighted GPA statistics. This suggests a competitive applicant pool with strong academic performance.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1310-1490
Average: 1410
Submitting SAT: 52%
Math: 610-770
Reading: 680-770
Reed College has an average SAT score of 1410. The 25th percentile score is 1310, while the 75th percentile score is 1490. In terms of component scores, the 25th percentile for Math is 610 and the 75th percentile is 770. For Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 680, and the 75th percentile is 770. Additionally, 52% of students submit SAT scores with their applications.
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30-34
Average: 33
Submitting ACT: 21%
Math: 27-34
English: 32-35
Reading: 33-36
Science: 30-35
Reed College has an average ACT score of 33, with a 25th percentile score of 30 and a 75th percentile score of 34. For the individual components, the 25th percentiles are 27 in math, 32 in English, 33 in reading, and 30 in science, while the 75th percentiles are 34 in math, 35 in English, 36 in reading, and 35 in science. Additionally, 21% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Reed College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score among admitted students is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100, indicating that all students are expected to perform at a high level. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Reed College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the college considers the highest scores received on each section of standardized tests across multiple test dates, potentially allowing students to present stronger overall scores. This policy can benefit applicants by combining their best performances, thus enhancing their competitiveness in the admissions process.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Reed College is test optional, allowing applicants the choice to submit standardized test scores without them being a requirement for admission. Additionally, self-reporting of scores is permitted, meaning students can report their test results without needing to submit official scores from testing agencies. Among applicants, 52% choose to submit SAT scores while 21% submit ACT scores; the combined total exceeds 100% because some students submit both tests.
More DetailsIB Requirements
37-42
Average: 40
Reed College's average IB score is 40, with a 25th percentile at 37 and a 75th percentile at 42. For higher level (HL) subjects, they recommend English A (Lang & Lit), History, and Philosophy, while standard level (SL) recommendations include Math AA, Biology, and Psychology.
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