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The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized test taken by high school (secondary school) students and graduates to demonstrate their readiness to enroll in a university or college program. It is administered by the College Board and is a requirement for admission in most universities in the United States. Some schools outside the U.S also make use of it. Check with the university you’re interested in to see if SAT is a requirement.
The SAT General Test is the only version still being conducted and it is a paper- based test. The SAT Subject Tests were discontinued internationally in June 2021. From March 2023, SAT will introduce a digital version of the general test for international students. Click here to find out more about the digital test.
The SAT test has three sections: writing and language, reading, and math. The SAT exam scores are reported in two sections that make up the overall score. The math test is reported as a section while the reading test and writing and language test are combined into one section known as Evidence-based Reading and Writing.
Each section is graded on a scale of 200-800 with a percentile rank to give an overall score scale of 400-1,600. Your overall score percentile rank is indicated next to your overall score. There are also seven sub-scores that reflect your performance on the types of questions that appear on the SAT test.
For a full breakdown of the grading process and what is contained on the SAT score report, visit the SAT scores explanation page.
A pass SAT score is any score that helps you get into your school of choice. Average SAT scores are usually around the 1000-1100 mark. An average score can get you into many good colleges, but if you’re applying to really selective schools, you should aim for a SAT score of 1350+. Your target SAT score should be the average SAT score of the school(s) you’re interested in.
SAT scores do not have an expiry date. However, most universities and colleges prefer that students use SAT scores less than five years old when applying for admission.
Anybody, including “A students” can have a tough time achieving their desired SAT score. Some of the common reasons for low SAT scores include inadequate preparation, lack of access to study materials, and poor time management leading to unanswered questions. High stress levels and anxiety can also make students blank out during the exam. To get the best SAT score possible, you should start your preparation well ahead of time. We have some free resources that you can utilize.
The only way to score high in SAT is to invest hours into studying and taking lots of full-length, timed practice tests. Avoid using low quality study materials. Identify and work on your weak areas, and with time you’ll start to see improvement. The people who perform well in the SAT test are not necessarily the smartest, rather those who are willing to do what is required.
We have excellent SAT prep courses that will help you prepare properly for your test. We also have private tutors with years of experience in grooming SAT students to hit their target scores that can provide extra guidance if needed. If you’d like to see what our prep courses look like before making a purchase, you can take our free test.