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The New School Score Requirements
The New School has an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile of 1150 and a 75th percentile of 1250. The average ACT score is 25, with a range from 23 at the 25th percentile to 27 at the 75th percentile. For GPA, the unweighted average is 3.4, with a 25th percentile of 3.1 and a 75th percentile of 3.7. The average score for the TOEFL is 80, while the Duolingo average score is 110. The average IELTS score is 6.5. Standardized testing is test-optional, and superscoring is not allowed.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The New School's unweighted average GPA for undergraduate admissions stands at 3.4, with a 25th percentile GPA of 3.1 and a 75th percentile GPA of 3.7. There is no disclosed data for the weighted GPA average or percentiles.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1150-1250
Average: 1200
Submitting SAT: 60%
Math: 580-630
Reading: 570-620
The New School has an average SAT score of 1200, with a 25th percentile score of 1150 and a 75th percentile score of 1250. The breakdown of components shows that the 25th percentile for Math is 580 and for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) is 570, while the 75th percentile for Math is 630 and for ERW is 620. Additionally, 60% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
23-27
Average: 25
Submitting ACT: 50%
Math: 23-27
English: 23-27
Reading: 23-27
Science: 23-27
The New School reports an average ACT score of 25, with a 25th percentile score of 23 and a 75th percentile score of 27. This applies to all ACT components: math, English, reading, and science, where both the 25th and 75th percentiles are 23 and 27, respectively. Additionally, 50% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
80-80
Average: 80
Minimum: 80
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The New School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score of 80. Both the 25th and 75th percentile scores are also at 80, indicating a consistent application of standards among admitted students. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Not Allowed
The New School does not allow superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that a college considers the highest individual section scores across multiple test dates instead of the highest total score from a single test date. Since The New School does not permit this practice, applicants should submit their best overall test scores for consideration.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
The New School is test optional, meaning applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of scores is not allowed. Approximately 60% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 50% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both types of scores since the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
32-35
Average: 34
The New School has an average IB score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 32 and a 75th percentile score of 35. The recommended higher-level subjects include Art History, Psychology, and English A (Language & Literature), while the standard level subjects include Business and Management, History, and Math AI.
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