College Admissions Chances Calculator 2026-27
Pick a school and enter your scores for an instant estimate based on published acceptance rates and SAT/ACT middle-50% ranges. Free, no signup.
Estimates use acceptance rate and test-score ranges only. Essays, activities, courses, and context matter as much or more, and holistic admissions can surprise in both directions. For an analysis of your complete profile, ask Jim, the AlphaApply.ai counselor — free to start.
How this calculator works
Each school's published acceptance rate sets a baseline: under 10% is a reach for every applicant, no matter the scores. Your SAT or ACT then adjusts the estimate by where it falls against the school's middle-50% range for enrolled students: above the 75th percentile helps, below the 25th hurts. The result is a category, not a fake percentage, because no calculator can see your essays, activities, or school context.
Deadlines and essay prompts for every school here are on our college pages, verified for the 2026-27 cycle.