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Digital SAT Scoring & Practice — The 400–1600 Scale
The SAT is scored from 400 to 1600 — the sum of two section scores, each from 200 to 800: one for Reading and Writing, one for Math. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should answer every question.
What counts as a "good" score depends on your target universities; this page explains the scale and gives you a study plan with the best free practice.
The SAT score structure
| Section | Score range |
|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 200–800 |
| Math | 200–800 |
| Total | 400–1600 |
What score makes you competitive?
| Total score | Competitiveness |
|---|---|
| 1450–1600 | Expected at the most selective universities |
| 1350–1449 | Competitive for strong universities |
| 1200–1349 | Solid; opens many universities and some scholarships |
| 1000–1199 | Accepted at many universities; check each policy |
A study plan and where to practise
- Take a full Bluebook practice test to get a baseline and learn the digital tools.
- Use the free Official Digital SAT Practice (College Board and Khan Academy) — it closely mirrors the real test.
- Drill the repeated grammar rules and algebra/data topics that carry the most questions.
- Answer every question (no penalty) and take one more full timed test before test day.
- Compare your target to each university's published middle-50% SAT range and any scholarship cut-off.
Sample question (original, in the SAT format)
An original example in the official style — not a real test question.
Frequently asked questions
1600 — the sum of two section scores (Reading and Writing, and Math), each out of 800.
Yes — the Bluebook app offers full official practice tests, and Official Digital SAT Practice from the College Board with Khan Academy is free and closely mirrors the real test.
SAT scores do not officially expire, but universities generally prefer recent scores (within a few years). Check each university's policy.
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