The SAT total score ranges from 400 to 1600. It is calculated by combining two section scores: Reading and Writing and Math, each scored on a scale from 200 to 800.

The Nationally Representative Percentile compares a student's score to a sample of all U.S. high school seniors, including those who did not take the SAT. The SAT User Percentile compares the student to actual SAT test-takers, showing how they performed relative to that specific group.

SAT benchmarks indicate whether a student has the skills needed for college-level work. Meeting the Math benchmark suggests a 75% likelihood of earning a C or higher in first-semester college math courses, while the Reading and Writing benchmark indicates readiness for college-level reading and writing.

SAT score ranges reflect the range within which a student's score would likely fall if they took the test multiple times. This accounts for normal variability in test performance and helps students set realistic expectations and track improvement over time.

Content area performance breaks down strengths and weaknesses in specific domains like Reading and Writing and Math. For example, the Math section covers Heart of Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, and Passport to Advanced Math, helping students identify where to focus their study efforts.

If a student is at the 75th percentile, they scored higher than 75% of the comparison group. This is the SAT User Percentile, which compares the student to other actual SAT test-takers rather than a general population sample.