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SAT score scale
| Score | Range |
|---|---|
| Total SAT score | 400–1600 |
| Reading and Writing | 200–800 |
| Math | 200–800 |
Why the same number correct can produce different scores
College Board’s digital scoring model considers whether answers are right or wrong, characteristics such as question difficulty, and the probability that response patterns suggest guessing. Two students with the same number of correct answers can therefore receive different section scores.
Should you guess?
College Board says it is generally better to guess than leave a question blank, especially when you can eliminate one or two options. There is no traditional per-question wrong-answer deduction.
Free SAT score sends
For weekend SAT registration, you can send scores to up to four organizations for free if you choose or change recipients by nine days after the test. After that, additional score-report fees apply.
How to interpret an SAT score
Do not turn a percentile or an old university range into a guaranteed admission cutoff. Use current university and College Board information.
- Start with the total score and section scores, then compare them with the requirements or typical ranges of the institutions you are actually considering.
- A strong score does not guarantee admission because universities can consider grades, curriculum, essays, activities and other factors.
- Check each university's current SAT policy; test-required, test-optional and test-flexible policies can change.
- For scholarships, verify whether a particular score threshold is required and whether the scholarship has separate income or admission conditions.
Why the current official policy matters
StudyDesk dates this guidance to the current SAT cycle. College Board can change fees, test dates, score-release timing and device rules, so the linked official source should be the final check before you act.
Sources & verification
Checked against current College Board SAT pages on 6 September 2026. SAT dates, fees, ID rules and test policies can change; StudyDesk identifies items that College Board labels with an end date, such as additional fees listed through December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is a perfect SAT score?
1600.
What is the minimum reported SAT total score?
400.
Can two students with the same number correct get different SAT scores?
Yes, because the digital SAT uses an adaptive scoring model that considers question characteristics and response patterns.
How should I use this StudyDesk page?
Use it to understand the current status and next action, then verify the time-sensitive detail on the linked official source before submitting a form, travelling, paying a fee or making an admission decision.
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