SAT Score Calculator

Enter your Reading & Writing and Math section scores to see your total SAT score.

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Reading & Writing (200–800)

Math (200–800)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about SAT scoring, section scores, the PSAT, and how to interpret your results.

How is the SAT scored?

The digital SAT has Reading and Writing and Math sections, each scored from 200 to 800. Adding the two reported section scores gives a total from 400 to 1600.

What is a good SAT score?

College Board reports a mean of 1029 for the graduating class of 2025. This cohort average is context, not an admissions cutoff. Compare your result with the requirements of each target institution.

How does the SAT Reading and Writing section score work?

Reading and Writing is one section of the digital SAT, split into two adaptive modules. Enter its reported scaled score here; raw correct-answer counts alone cannot reproduce digital SAT scoring.

What is the difference between the SAT and PSAT?

PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 use a 320–1520 total scale. This tab adds their reported section scores; it does not convert an SAT score into a predicted PSAT result. National Merit uses PSAT/NMSQT eligibility and Selection Index, not a single total-score cutoff.

Does the SAT penalize wrong answers?

There is no deduction for wrong answers. Digital SAT scoring also considers question difficulty and the adaptive test design, so use your official score report rather than a raw-answer total.

How often can I take the SAT?

You can take the SAT as many times as you want, and many colleges use Score Choice, allowing you to submit only your best sitting. Most students take it two or three times.

What SAT score do I need for college admission?

Requirements vary by school. Research the 25th–75th percentile score range for each college you are applying to. That range gives you a realistic target for a competitive application.

How can Testopia help me improve my SAT score?

Upload your SAT prep materials, practice test explanations, or grammar and math notes to Testopia. Generate quizzes on specific weak areas — vocabulary, algebra, reading comprehension — so your prep is targeted rather than broad.

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