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Shimer College Score Requirements
Shimer College has an average SAT score of 1270, with a range from the 25th percentile at 1150 to the 75th percentile at 1390. The average ACT score is 27, with the 25th percentile at 23 and the 75th percentile at 31. For English language proficiency, the average TOEFL score is 79, and the minimum required is also 79. The Duolingo English test average score is 120, with a minimum requirement of 120. The unweighted GPA average is 3.67, with the 25th percentile at 3.25 and the 75th percentile at 3.9.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Shimer College's unweighted GPA data shows an average of 3.67. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.25, while the 75th percentile GPA is 3.9. Weighted GPA statistics are not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1150-1390
Average: 1270
Submitting SAT: 0%
Math: 530-660
Reading: 620-730
Shimer College reports an average SAT score of 1270 for admitted students, with a score range spanning from the 25th percentile at 1150 to the 75th percentile at 1390. For the Math section, the 25th percentile score is 530, while the 75th percentile score is 660. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, scores range from 620 at the 25th percentile to 730 at the 75th percentile. Additionally, no information is provided on the percentage of students who submitted their SAT scores.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-31
Average: 27
Submitting ACT: 0%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Shimer College reports an average ACT score of 27 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 31. No specific component scores for math, English, reading, or science were disclosed. Additionally, 0% of students submitted ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Shimer College requires a TOEFL minimum score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 79. The score range indicates both the 25th and 75th percentiles are at 79. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Shimer College allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest section scores across multiple sitting of standardized tests. This can improve an applicant's overall test score profile if they have taken the tests more than once.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Shimer College is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, the college allows self-reporting of scores, which enables students to share their test results without needing official documentation. Currently, 0% of applicants submit SAT scores, and 0% submit ACT scores, indicating no applicants have chosen to submit these tests in recent admissions cycles.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-39
Average: 36
Shimer College reports an average IB score of 36, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 39. The college recommends that applicants take specific higher-level subjects, including English A (Lang & Lit), History, Philosophy, Psychology, and Biology, as well as standard-level subjects such as Math AI, Economics, Global Politics, and Art History.
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