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College Admissions Scattergram

Plot your stats to see if you fall into the "Admitted" zone for your dream college tier.

Your Stats

Admissions Scattergram Simulator

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GPA
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SAT SCORE
TARGET ZONE
You (3.8, 1450)

This is a simulated scattergram based on estimated averages. Real admissions data requires Naviance.

Chances: Target / Match

You are right in the sweet spot! Your stats match the average admitted student. Admission will likely come down to your essays, letters of recommendation, and extracurriculars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a college scattergram?
A scattergram is a visual graph used by high school counselors (often through software like Naviance) to show historical college admissions data. The X-axis is usually the SAT/ACT score, and the Y-axis is the GPA. Green dots represent accepted students, and red dots represent rejected students from your specific high school.
Are these results perfectly accurate?
No. This tool is a simulator based on national averages for different tiers of universities. Real college admissions (especially at highly selective schools) look at much more than just numbers, including your essays, extracurriculars, and background.
What does it mean if I'm in the 'Target Zone'?
Being in the target zone means your academic stats (GPA and SAT) match the historical average of students who were admitted to that tier of college. It means you pass the academic filter, but your application will still be judged on its qualitative parts.
My stats are perfect. Why does the tool say Ivy Leagues are still a 'Reach'?
Because Ivy League schools have acceptance rates under 5%, they reject thousands of valedictorians with perfect SAT scores every year. No matter how good your numbers are, a top 10 school is always a 'Reach' category school.