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The Digital SAT total score ranges from 400 to 1600. This score is calculated by adding your Reading and Writing section score and your Math section score, each of which ranges from 200 to 800.
The Reading and Writing section of the score report breaks down your performance into four content areas: Information and Ideas, Craft and Structure, Expression of Ideas, and Standard English Conventions. Each area shows the number of questions, percentage of the section, and visual performance indicators.
The Math section score report displays four content areas: Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-Solving and Data Analysis, and Geometry and Trigonometry. For each area, you can see the number of questions, the percentage of the section it represents, and visual indicators of your performance.
The Digital SAT score report has been streamlined and no longer includes test scores (previously 10-40), cross-test scores, subscores, or college readiness benchmarks. This simplification provides a more focused overview of your performance compared to the older format.
Your percentile rank indicates the percentage of test-takers you outperformed. For example, a percentile rank of 86 means you scored higher than 86 percent of students who took the test, helping you understand your relative performance.
To download your score report, log in to your College Board account on the College Board website, navigate to your score dashboard, and click on 'Download Your Score Report' to obtain a PDF version.
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Interpret your performance, percentiles, and skills breakdown to optimize your study plan.
Your Digital SAT score report is more than just a number; it is a roadmap for your academic future. This guide breaks down every component of the modern report, from the 1600-point total score to the specific knowledge and skills categories in Math and Reading. Learn how to interpret your percentile rank and use the streamlined data to pinpoint exactly where you can improve for your next attempt.
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