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Presidential intelligence and SAT scores

The relationship between SAT scores and presidential intelligence or fitness for office, with many sources arguing that SAT results are not a reliable indicator of success or capability.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Is there a correlation between IQ score and presidential performance?

The scholarly record finds a consistent positive correlation between estimated presidential IQ (and related constructs like "intellectual brilliance" or "openness") and expert ratings of presidential ...