A 1160 is slightly above the national average SAT score (66th percentile). It is competitive at many regional universities but below the median at highly selective schools.
A solid SAT score around or slightly above the national average that keeps many state universities in reach.
Always check each school's published middle-50% SAT range before finalizing your college list.
Rebuild fundamentals in algebra and grammar. Consistency on medium-difficulty questions is worth far more than trying to solve the hardest problems.
A 1160 is slightly above the national average SAT score (66th percentile). It is competitive at many regional universities but below the median at highly selective schools.
A 1160 SAT score is roughly the 66th percentile, meaning you scored higher than about 66% of other test takers.
A 1160 makes you competitive at schools such as Michigan State, University of Arizona, Iowa State, University of Oregon. Always check each school's published middle-50% SAT range.
A retake is often worth it at this level. With 30–60 days of focused prep, most students raise their score by 50–100 points.
Rebuild fundamentals in algebra and grammar. Consistency on medium-difficulty questions is worth far more than trying to solve the hardest problems.