How does this university use SAT scores?
Edinburgh lists SAT 1290 with RW 650 and Math 620 plus two APs at grade 4+ as a minimum test combination. Required subjects and special professional-course requirements still apply.
SAT reference and qualification combination
| Route type | SAT reference | Qualification context |
|---|---|---|
| Example minimum standardised-test combination | 1290+; RW 650+, Math 620+ | Two AP scores at grade 4+; different subjects and required-subject conditions |
| No access to AP curriculum/testing | Usually still requests SAT 1290 or ACT 27 | US transcript GPA 3.3; rigorous advanced/Honors curriculum, A/B grades and no Junior/Senior grades below C |
| Medicine and Veterinary Medicine | Use the professional degree’s test requirements | Transcript-alternative guidance does not apply to these degrees |
Match the course and entry level
Some subjects need AP grade 5. The no-AP route needs school curriculum evidence and individual assessment; it is not blanket test optional. Edinburgh considers SAT superscores but not ACT superscores. Minimum results do not guarantee an offer.