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Enter Raw Scores
Input how many questions you got right on each of the four adaptive modules: Reading & Writing Module 1 and 2 (27 questions each), and Math Module 1 and 2 (22 questions each).
SAT Score Calculator
Free Digital SAT score calculator — calculate your SAT score from raw module results. Built on official Bluebook practice test scoring curves with adaptive routing simulation.
The most accurate free SAT calculator, updated for the Digital SAT format.
Input Raw Scores
Reading & Writing
Max: 27
Max: 27
Mathematics
Max: 22
Max: 22
Pro Tip: IRT Matters
The Digital SAT uses Item Response Theory. This means getting harder questions wrong hurts your score less than missing easy ones. Our calculator estimates the curve based on the latest Bluebook data.
Your Estimated SAT Score
1190
out of 1600
Range: 1110–1250~80th percentile
Reading & Writing
620
Confidence: 580-650
Mathematics
570
Confidence: 530-600
How Do You Stack Up?National score distribution
4006008001050 avg120014001600
Why calculators are "just estimates"
Since the SAT went digital in 2023, the scoring algorithm has become multistage adaptive.
Easy vs. Hard M2
If you don't perform well in Module 1, you are routed to an easier Module 2, which effectively caps your maximum possible score around 600-650.
Point Weights
Two students with 10 wrong answers can have scores that differ by 50+ points depending on which specific questions they missed.
Score History
Save your scores from each practice test to track your progress over time.
No scores saved yet. Click "Save" above to start tracking your progress.
College Match
See how your estimated score of 1190 compares to the middle 50% SAT range at 104+ colleges. SAT is just one factor in admissions.
Target SchoolsYour score is within their middle 50%
Purdue University
1190-1420
Texas A&M University
1180-1380
Indiana University Bloomington
1120-1330
Drexel University
1190-1370
Penn State University
1180-1370
University of Iowa
1120-1320
University of South Carolina
1150-1330
University of Tennessee
1130-1320
Auburn University
1140-1310
University of Colorado Boulder
1150-1350
University of Alabama
1100-1310
University of Delaware
1150-1330
Iowa State University
1100-1310
University of Arizona
1100-1320
Arizona State University
1080-1310
Michigan State University
1100-1300
University of Oregon
1080-1290
University of Kansas
1040-1270
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1060-1280
University of Oklahoma
1070-1290
University of Kentucky
1060-1270
Louisiana State University
1060-1260
University of Mississippi
1030-1240
University of Arkansas
1050-1260
University of Nevada, Reno
1020-1240
San Diego State University
1130-1310
Temple University
1090-1280
Portland State University
980-1220
University of Hawaii at Manoa
1040-1240
Reach SchoolsYour score is below their 25th percentile
MIT
1520-1580
Harvard University
1500-1580
Stanford University
1500-1570
Yale University
1490-1560
Princeton University
1500-1570
Columbia University
1490-1560
University of Chicago
1500-1570
Caltech
1530-1570
University of Pennsylvania
1490-1560
Brown University
1480-1560
Dartmouth College
1470-1560
Cornell University
1460-1550
Duke University
1470-1560
Northwestern University
1460-1550
Johns Hopkins University
1470-1560
Rice University
1460-1560
Vanderbilt University
1460-1550
Washington University in St. Louis
1470-1560
Notre Dame
1420-1540
Emory University
1420-1530
Carnegie Mellon University
1440-1560
Georgetown University
1410-1530
University of Southern California
1410-1530
Wake Forest University
1370-1490
Tufts University
1420-1530
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1350-1500
UCLA
1370-1530
University of Michigan
1360-1520
NYU
1370-1520
UC Berkeley
1340-1520
Boston University
1350-1510
University of Virginia
1360-1510
Georgia Tech
1370-1510
Boston College
1380-1510
William & Mary
1350-1500
University of Rochester
1350-1500
Brandeis University
1330-1490
Case Western Reserve University
1340-1490
Northeastern University
1390-1520
Tulane University
1330-1480
UC Santa Barbara
1280-1470
UC San Diego
1310-1490
UC Davis
1210-1430
UC Irvine
1230-1440
Lehigh University
1310-1450
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
1330-1480
Pepperdine University
1280-1430
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1300-1460
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
1310-1480
Villanova University
1350-1480
Santa Clara University
1310-1450
University of Florida
1300-1470
University of Texas at Austin
1230-1470
University of Georgia
1270-1420
University of Maryland
1310-1470
University of Washington
1240-1440
Fordham University
1290-1430
Southern Methodist University
1310-1450
Syracuse University
1220-1380
George Washington University
1300-1440
University of Connecticut
1230-1380
Clemson University
1240-1390
University of Pittsburgh
1250-1410
Rutgers University
1210-1390
University of Minnesota
1270-1430
Virginia Tech
1220-1390
Stevens Institute of Technology
1350-1480
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1310-1460
Ohio State University
1220-1420
North Carolina State University
1250-1390
Colorado School of Mines
1310-1450
Baylor University
1200-1370
University of Massachusetts Amherst
1240-1390
Loyola Marymount University
1230-1370
Florida State University
1200-1350
Score ranges shown are the 25th-75th percentile of admitted students. Admissions decisions involve many factors beyond test scores, including GPA, extracurriculars, and essays. Data is approximate and based on recent admissions cycles.
Superscore Calculator
Many colleges accept your superscore — the combination of your highest section scores from different test dates. Enter your section scores from each attempt below.
1180
1180
1190
1190
Your Superscore
1220
Best R&W
600
Best Math
620
Superscoring gives you +30 points over your best single sitting (1190).
How the SAT Score Calculator Works
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Select Module Difficulty
Specify whether you were routed to the easy or hard Module 2. This affects your scoring ceiling. You can also use auto-detect to let the calculator estimate based on your Module 1 performance.
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Get Your Estimated Score
Instantly see your estimated total SAT score (400-1600), section breakdowns for Reading & Writing and Math (200-800 each), percentile ranking, and a confidence range.
SAT Score Ranges & SAT Percentile Chart
Use this SAT score chart to understand where your calculated SAT score falls relative to all test-takers nationally.
| SAT Score Range | Percentile | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 1500–1600 | 99th+ | Ivy League / Top 10 |
| 1400–1490 | 95th–99th | Highly Competitive |
| 1300–1390 | 87th–94th | Competitive |
| 1200–1290 | 74th–86th | Above Average |
| 1000–1190 | 40th–73rd | Average |
| 400–990 | Below 40th | Below Average |
What is the Digital SAT?
The Digital SAT replaced the paper-based SAT in March 2024 for U.S. students. It is a computer-adaptive test administered through the College Board's Bluebook application. The test is shorter, faster to score, and uses an adaptive format that tailors question difficulty to your ability level.
| Section | Module 1 | Module 2 (Adaptive) | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading & Writing | 27 questions · 32 min | 27 questions · 32 min | 200–800 |
| Math | 22 questions · 35 min | 22 questions · 35 min | 200–800 |
| Total | 98 questions | ~2 hr 14 min | 400–1600 |
An optional 10-minute break separates the Reading & Writing and Math sections. Scores are typically released within 2–3 days of testing — significantly faster than the weeks-long wait of the paper SAT.
What's the Difference Between SAT Raw Score and Scaled Score?
A raw score is the simple count of questions you answered correctly. There is no penalty for wrong answers — only correct answers count. A scaled score (200–800 per section, 400–1600 total) is derived from that raw score through a statistical process called equating.
Equating ensures that scores mean the same thing across different test dates and forms. Since some test forms are slightly harder than others, equating adjusts for that variation so a 680 in March represents the same skill level as a 680 in October. The Digital SAT takes this further by using Item Response Theory (IRT), where each question carries its own difficulty weight — so which questions you get right matters, not just how many.
Raw Score
Number of correct answers. R&W max: 54. Math max: 44. Simple to calculate — every correct answer is one point, no deductions for wrong answers.
Scaled Score
Converted score (200–800 per section) adjusted for test difficulty, adaptive path, and IRT question weights. This is what appears on your official score report.
What is a Good SAT Score?
The national average SAT score is approximately 1050. "Good" is relative to your college goals, but the benchmarks below give a practical picture of how scores translate to competitiveness.
1500–1600
99th Percentile
Competitive for Ivy League and top-10 universities. Median scores at Harvard, Yale, and MIT fall in the 1510–1580 range.
1400–1490
95th–99th Percentile
Strong for top-25 to top-50 universities like UCLA, Georgetown, NYU, and UVA. Qualifies for most merit scholarship programs.
1200–1390
74th–94th Percentile
Above average. Competitive for state flagship universities and many four-year colleges. Often qualifies for automatic merit aid.
1000–1190
40th–73rd Percentile
Near national average. Sufficient for many four-year colleges, particularly non-selective and moderately selective schools.
Is a 1200 a Good SAT Score?
Yes — a 1200 places you in approximately the 74th percentile, meaning you scored higher than nearly three-quarters of test-takers. It satisfies admission requirements for the majority of four-year colleges in the U.S. and qualifies for merit scholarships at many schools. However, if you're targeting highly selective universities (acceptance rates below 20%), aim for at least a 1350.
Is a 1400 a Good SAT Score?
Absolutely. A 1400 is in approximately the 95th percentile and makes you a competitive applicant at most selective universities. Schools like the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), Boston College, Wake Forest, and Tulane have median admitted SAT scores in the 1380–1470 range. A 1400 also meets the threshold for many full-ride merit scholarships at state universities.
Is a 1500 a Good SAT Score?
A 1500 is exceptional — it places you in the 99th percentile nationally. Very few students achieve this score, and it makes you academically competitive at virtually every university in the U.S., including Ivy League schools. The median SAT at schools like Harvard (1510), Yale (1510), and Columbia (1505) confirms that 1500+ is the target for the most elite admissions pools.
Why is the SAT Exam Curved?
The SAT is "curved" through a statistical process called equating, not grading on a curve in the traditional sense. Since different test forms are administered on different dates, some forms are inevitably slightly harder or easier than others. Equating adjusts for this so that a scaled score of 700 on one test date reflects the same level of ability as a 700 on any other date.
The College Board uses pre-tested "anchor items" — questions that have appeared on previous exams — to statistically link new forms to old ones. This ensures score comparability over time. The Digital SAT's Item Response Theory model adds another layer: each question's individual difficulty and discrimination parameters are calibrated in advance, so the final scaled score is even more precise than a simple raw-to-scaled table lookup.
Practical takeaway: You cannot game the curve by choosing a "harder" test date. The equating process is designed specifically to eliminate that advantage. Your goal is simply to maximize the number of correct answers — especially on Module 1, which determines your difficulty path.
How Do I Read My SAT Score Report?
Your official SAT score report is available in your College Board account, typically within 2–3 days of testing. Here's what each number means:
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Total Score (400–1600)
The sum of your two section scores. This is the headline number colleges see first on your application.
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Section Scores (200–800 each)
Reading & Writing and Math are each scored 200–800. Both sections are weighted equally in the composite total.
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Percentile Rank
Shows what percentage of students nationally you scored higher than. A 90th percentile means you outscored 90% of test-takers.
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Cross-Test Scores & Subscores
Detailed breakdowns by skill area (e.g., Heart of Algebra, Evidence-Based Reading). Useful for targeted study, but colleges primarily use section scores and totals.
Frequently Asked Questions About SAT Scores
Common questions about SAT scoring, score ranges, and how the Digital SAT calculator works.
- How does the Digital SAT score calculator work?
- Our calculator takes your raw scores from each of the four SAT modules (Reading & Writing Module 1 and 2, Math Module 1 and 2) and converts them to estimated scaled scores using curves derived from official College Board Bluebook practice test data. It accounts for adaptive routing difficulty and Item Response Theory (IRT) weighting.
- What is adaptive routing on the Digital SAT?
- The Digital SAT uses a multistage adaptive testing format. Your performance on Module 1 determines whether you receive an easier or harder Module 2. Students routed to the harder Module 2 have a higher scoring ceiling (up to 800), while those routed to the easier Module 2 are typically capped around 600-650 per section.
- How accurate is this SAT score estimator?
- Our estimates are based on real scoring curves from official Bluebook practice tests. However, since the actual SAT uses Item Response Theory where each question has a unique difficulty weight, no calculator can perfectly predict your score. Our confidence range (±30-40 points) reflects this uncertainty.
- What is a good Digital SAT score?
- The average Digital SAT score is approximately 1050. A score of 1200+ puts you in roughly the 80th percentile, 1400+ in the 95th percentile, and 1500+ in the 99th percentile. However, what counts as 'good' depends on your target colleges — selective universities typically expect 1400+ from admitted students.
- Is a 1200 a good SAT score?
- Yes, a 1200 is an above-average SAT score, placing you around the 74th percentile nationally. It meets the minimum threshold for many four-year colleges and qualifies for merit scholarships at some schools. However, for more selective universities (top 50), you'll want to aim higher — ideally 1350 or above.
- Is a 1400 a good SAT score?
- A 1400 is an excellent SAT score, placing you in approximately the 95th percentile. It makes you competitive for most selective universities, including many schools in the top 50. Colleges like UCLA, University of Michigan, and Georgetown typically have median admitted SAT scores in the 1380-1480 range.
- Is a 1500 a good SAT score?
- A 1500 is an outstanding SAT score, placing you in the 99th percentile — meaning you scored higher than 99% of all test-takers. It makes you competitive for Ivy League schools and other highly selective institutions. The median SAT score at schools like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton is typically 1510-1570.
- Is a 1300 a good SAT score?
- A 1300 is a solid, above-average SAT score placing you around the 87th percentile. It's competitive for many state flagship universities and four-year colleges, and meets merit scholarship requirements at numerous schools. To target highly selective universities, aim for 1400+.
- How many questions are on each Digital SAT module?
- The Reading & Writing section has 27 questions per module (54 total across both modules). The Math section has 22 questions per module (44 total across both modules). The entire Digital SAT has 98 questions across four modules, completed in about 2 hours and 14 minutes.
- What is Item Response Theory (IRT)?
- Item Response Theory is the statistical model the SAT uses to score your test. Under IRT, each question has a unique difficulty and discrimination parameter. This means getting a hard question wrong hurts your score less than missing an easy question, even though both count as one wrong answer on a simple count.
- What is the difference between SAT raw score and scaled score?
- Your SAT raw score is simply the number of questions you answered correctly. Your scaled score (200-800 per section) is derived from the raw score using a statistical process called equating, which adjusts for differences in difficulty between test forms. Two correct answers on a hard test may produce a higher scaled score than two correct answers on an easier test.
- Why is the SAT exam curved?
- The SAT is curved through a process called equating to ensure that scores are comparable across different test dates. Since some test forms are slightly harder or easier than others, equating adjusts scaled scores so that a 1400 means the same level of ability regardless of which test date you took. The Digital SAT's adaptive format also uses Item Response Theory to further refine accuracy.