SAt/ACT Scores

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What are above avg. to high scores on ACT/SAT

 

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I hope that some college coaches post their responses. I know that this is one of the tie breakers among equal prospects.

For those who want to play collegiate softball... the ability to excel in college is very important. College coaches want players that can muster the courses as well as their training regimen. Trust me on this.

 

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I know that 29 (out of 36) on your ACT Composite puts you in about the 98th percentile (meaning you did better than 98% of all others who took the test at that time). According to some info we got from Bowling Green - 50% of the students fall into the 19-24 range on the ACT composite (this is all students, and means that 25% were lower and 25% were higher). This is NOT just athletes, but all students.

On the SAT, a total of 1980 (out of 2400) puts you about in the 91st percentile.... According to BGSU 1325-1645 puts you in the 50% area for SAT scores. Again, this is all students

 

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I know that a 29 and 30 gives a very nice academic scholarship at many schools.

 

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I think about a 1500 is around average on the SAT. Not too sure about the ACT, as it seems most students out west take the SAT.

 

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DD who doesn't play sports but is involved in everything else scored 33 in SAT. waiting to see what kind of scholarship will be offered. She has gotten intial offers w/o applying to schools but they are low, hoping she will get at least 75% at school of her choosing.

 

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DD who doesn't play sports but is involved in everything else scored 33 in SAT. waiting to see what kind of scholarship will be offered. She has gotten intial offers w/o applying to schools but they are low, hoping she will get at least 75% at school of her choosing.

I assume you meant ACT??

 

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I'm pretty sure it was SAT, I could be wrong since i;m at work 3rd shift. I'll have to check. LOL

 

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I'm sure 33 was ACT. The highest ACT score is 36. Above 30 will get you some money at many schools - if they look at the ACT. Some only consider the SAT. And the amount of money (obviously) depends on the school. You can find the 50% ranges on CollegeBoard.com for all schools.

 

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I know that my daughter received a full academic ride at her school based on her ACT score, and it wasn't as high as a 33. There are a limited number available, and she applied early.

A lot of schools have financial aid estimators available on their websites. If you complete the estimator, it will help you determine how much money your daughter will qualify for. These estimators have been great for us as we search for the right school for our second daughter.

 

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The colleges also look at grade point average as well as curriculum when giving out scholarships.A 33 on the act should bring a lot of dollars depending on the school.

 

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In my experience it seems that the scores have been more relevant to the admission office of the colleges than the coaches we've dealt with. A high score is a good thing and can have influence but a high GPA carries the most weight with a coach because it shows what you have already achieved and counts for scholarship money outside of what a coach can offer. A student athlete who can get most of her education financed by academic scholarships instead of athletic is a godsend for a coach. For example, Kent State has a number of money offers in place available for incoming freshmen with a 3.25 or higher GPA. There didn't seem to be any mention on their website for scholarships related to test scores.

 

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GPA is just one factor and, unless you know the school they're coming from, it can mean different things.

All schools look at all factors (gpa, test scores, rank, etc.) regarding scholarships (yes, even Kent State - not sure where you're looking, but I'm seeing the Founders Scholarship "Requisite: 3.5 GPA and 25 ACT composite or 1140 combined SAT critical reading and math. Based on GPA, test scores"; the Hakoah as "Based on GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, and participation in extracurricular activities" and so on). A few may be awarded solely on gpa, maybe more for state schools than private, but the test scores are extremely important because they are a levelling factor.

From what I've heard, coaches do consider the same data, but maybe not at the same level - they don't want to spend time recruiting a player who doesn't have the numbers to be accepted at their school. And acceptance is based on many factors. Someone I know overheard two coaches at a showcase talking about recruits (they were not naming names - it was in the concession stand line), and one mentioned seeing some big hitters there, and the other said, "But find me one who can get in and stay in my school."

I also know of players contacted by coaches who said they wanted the player to retake the SATs before they could make an offer.

 

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I'd agree AnotherSoftballMom that there is a of of variable out there and schools and coaches give different consideration on GPA and scores. I'd say looking at it basically speaking that GPA is important because it establishes what kind of student you are to a coach by your performance of record. However I will contradict myself a bit here and say that sometimes GPA's can be misleading as there are situations that can affect a cumulative GPA that were not a result of a kid not being a good student. SAT and ACT scores try to show your level of understanding of what you have learned and your potential as a student at an institution of higher learning. One last thought I have is something Bigtrain mentioned to me once when we were discussing this very subject. Say you have a pitching prospect who can throw 69 MPH and has mastery of every pitch there is and who could be the next Osterman or Finch. A coach will pull every string they have to get that girl admitted regardless of her GPA.

 

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A coach will pull every string they have to get that girl admitted regardless of her GPA.

Not all of them - because they don't want to put the time and money in if she will flunk out or be ineligible due to grades. Depends on the school, obviously.

 

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I'm not the brightest bulb around, but I would think scholarship money is going to get tougher to obtain. Many of the academic scholorships survive on interest from donated money (Many times a lump sum donation). With the dive the economy has taken, I would think the number of academic scholarships will be reduced therefore making them more competitive to obtain. The state is also talking about cutting money to state schools in many forms and I'm sure athletics will not be immune from this. Could change a fully funded athletic program into a partiallly funded (reduced athletic scholarships). It was my experience that coaches want the smart athlete. Smart athletes have proven they can balance academics with the time committment of a sport. They tend to be less trouble for a coach in the long run. A smart athlete also may help the coaches salary for a contract bonus for team GPA, graduation rates, etc. A smart athlete also helps the coache's department budget as the athlete may receive academic money therefore the coach has to spend less from the athletic budget for scholarships. There are thousands of great athletes out there, but grades do make a serious difference. D1 schools can be picky who they choose and I would say generally they get the 3.6 GPA or higher with the high ACT score (27 to 32) athlete. I believe 30 is the magic number for an ACT score to receive very good academic money.