Calculate your SAT score by converting raw scores to scaled scores. Enter the number of correct answers for Reading/Writing and Math sections to estimate your total SAT score out of 1600.
The Digital SAT consists of two main sections: Reading and Writing, and Math. Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800 points, combining for a total score ranging from 400 to 1600. Your raw score (number of correct answers) is converted to a scaled score using a conversion table that accounts for test difficulty.
There is no penalty for incorrect answers on the SAT, so your raw score is simply the number of questions you answered correctly. The conversion from raw to scaled scores ensures fairness across different test administrations.
Count the number of questions you answered correctly in each section. There is no deduction for wrong answers, so only correct answers count toward your raw score.
Your raw scores are converted to scaled scores (200-800 for each section) using a conversion table. The conversion accounts for slight variations in test difficulty across different administrations.
Add your Reading/Writing scaled score and Math scaled score together to get your total SAT score, which ranges from 400 to 1600.
Top 5-10% of test takers. Competitive for highly selective colleges and universities. Strong candidate for merit scholarships.
Top 25-50% of test takers. Competitive for many four-year colleges and universities. May qualify for some merit scholarships.
Around the 50th percentile. Meets requirements for many colleges. Consider retaking to improve scholarship opportunities.
Below 50th percentile. May limit college options. Strong recommendation to retake after additional preparation.
Use official College Board practice tests and Khan Academy's free SAT prep. These materials most accurately reflect the actual test format and difficulty.
Identify question types you consistently miss and dedicate extra study time to those areas. Small improvements in weak areas can significantly boost your overall score.
Practice pacing yourself to complete all questions within the time limit. Skip difficult questions and return to them if time permits, since there's no penalty for wrong answers.
Simulate real testing conditions by taking complete practice tests. This builds stamina and helps you become comfortable with the test format and timing.
The SAT transitioned to a digital format in 2024. The Digital SAT is shorter (2 hours and 14 minutes vs. 3 hours), uses adaptive testing (the second module adjusts based on first module performance), and allows use of a built-in graphing calculator for all math questions.
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