Because the SAT is a standardized test that is given across the country under identical conditions, it gives them a better idea of students compared to each other. Grades vary from school to school and an A at one school is not the same as an A in another one. The SAT and ACT provide a baseline to evaluate prospective students.
For most colleges and universities 1400 SAT score is considered a good score for admissions.
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The average SAT scores for University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) are: Average SAT Verbal Score: 495, which is 20 lower than the average for all Colleges and Universities. Average SAT Math Score: 500, which is 20 lower than the average for all Colleges and Universities. Average SAT Writing Score: 498, which is 15 lower than the average for all Colleges and Universities.
The average SAT scores for University of Connecticut (UConn) are: Average SAT Verbal Score: 600, which is 85 higher than the average for all Colleges and Universities. Average SAT Math Score: 630, which is 110 higher than the average for all Colleges and Universities. Average SAT Writing Score: 615, which is 102 higher than the average for all Colleges and Universities.
Check the requirements of your state colleges, generally state colleges in the western states require an SAT score.
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Yes. Your best scores on SAT sections can be combined to form your "superscore." Colleges will accept your "superscore" on the SAT. Colleges will not hold it against you if you take the SAT more than once.
There are many colleges and universities who will accept students with a combined SAT score of 2030. You should check with the colleges to which you wish to apply to find out their specific requirements.
Admissions requirements are set by individual colleges. Not all require the SAT. Consult the catalog or website of colleges you are interested in and see what they require.
Most colleges would accept with a 3.75 GPA, but the SAT has top score of 1400. Your score is fair, but you could improve it.
On the 1600 scale, a 1330 is fairly good, and many schools will accept that. However, most colleges have switched to the 2400 scale, in which a 1330 is below average. There is usually no "required" SAT score for colleges, but prestigious schools such as Caltech or MIT might instantly reject your application if your SAT score is below 1500, for example (avg score for these schools ~ 2200. Admission is more holistic, i.e. it is possible for a 1600-SAT scorer with an incredible application to get admitted).