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Jewish Theological Seminary of America admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1440-1580
Jewish Theological Seminary of America is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1580 or an ACT around puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Jewish Theological Seminary of America a stronger bet. Below 1440, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Jewish Theological Seminary of America a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Jewish Theological Seminary of America's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Jewish Theological Seminary of America with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
Jewish Theological Seminary of America has a 49% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Jewish Theological Seminary of America?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Jewish Theological Seminary of America scored 1440-1580 on the SAT. Scoring above 1580 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1440 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
Is Jewish Theological Seminary of America a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Jewish Theological Seminary of America's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.