What SAT score do senators and representatives usually like?

[BubbaCool12]

I know it's different for every state and MOC, but I'd like to get a general idea. I took the SAT and I estimate 1500 or more. I know it's a good score for west point but it's different for nom sources so I was wondering. Much appreciated.

 

[Don't Give Up the Ship]

I know it's different for every state and MOC, but I'd like to get a general idea. I took the SAT and I estimate 1500 or more. I know it's a good score for west point but it's different for nom sources so I was wondering. Much appreciated.

That level of SAT, assuming Math vs English is somewhat balanced is usually very competitive. Think "whole candidate" methodology...What makes me competitive for the 3Qs besides SAT scores? MOCs and other competitive nominating authorities typically look at the entire candidate. It's not just about SATs or just about academics. Generally I believe most MOC (committee/process) look at other academic aspects. Considerations may include: Class Rank, quality/rating of the high school, courses take vs available, AP, Honors etc.

 

[BubbaCool12]

That level of SAT, assuming Math vs English is somewhat balanced is usually very competitive. Think "whole candidate" methodology...What makes me competitive for the 3Qs besides SAT scores? MOCs and other competitive nominating authorities typically look at the entire candidate. It's not just about SATs or just about academics. Generally I believe most MOC (committee/process) look at other academic aspects. Considerations may include: Class Rank, quality/rating of the high school, courses take vs available, AP, Honors etc.

Thank you for the advice.

 

[Allectus]

You can see the SAT range for each class admitted to West Point. 1500 plus is pretty darn strong. But note it is the whole person score—academics, leadership, and athletics that governs appointment. DS is now a yuk at WP, and he super-scored a 1300 on the SAT, which was just below the class average, but he had strong leadership and athletics. Don‘t fall into the trap of looking at just the SAT score. It really is the whole candidate that MOC are reviewing. Best of luck to you.

 

[DrMom]

Also, it depends on where you live. If you live in a less competitive district and are a star athlete and Eagle Scout, then it may matter less. Every year there is a broad range of scores reported for the incoming cadets in the Class Profile. You can run a search for a class profile and see how you stack up. Don't let the scores or lack of scores discourage you, you could also be selected for a prep school year and also you should apply for Army ROTC.

 

[time2]

Not sure how you can 'estimate' your score. So you are guessing what you got and haven't gotten the actual test results yet? Each MOC runs their own process, so I would focus more on what YOUR MOC asks for on the application. It really makes no different what some other MOC in a different part of the country looks at. Most likely SAT scores are just one part of what they consider. Even someone with top notch scores can do a terrible job during the interviews and still not get a NOM.

 

[OldRetSWO]

As you said, almost every MOC does things differently. I'll provide a couple of ways that I've seen the SAT score considered.
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- (Senatorial) Test Scores were one category out of 9 that were equally considered/scored so even a 1600 would only help a small part of the candidate ranking.
- (Congressional) Test scores were not discussed or reviewed by the panel. The principal focus was the interview itself which scored candidates in five areas.

 

[brewmeist]

I'm trying hard to imagine the panel of any MOC thinking, "He's a top candidate in every single category, except for that low score of 1500 on the SAT. That's too bad..."

 

[MarTac]

As others have said, mean SAT / ACT scores for the Class of 2026 at USMA are published and you can compare yours to the average. My son, now a Cadet at West Point was in the mid-1,300s but had a high class rank, GPA, and LOTs of extracurricular activities (volunteer firefighter / EMT, school judicial council, athlete and team captain, etc..) Lots goes into the “Whole Candidate” scoring that USMA does and as others have said, your location and congressional district ‘ state competitiveness comes into play. Do your best but apply no mater where your SAT scores fall - you could always land a spot at the prep. school or get an offer of appointment even if you think your scores are not high enough.