Hi! I'm prepping for the SAT for Fall 2024 applications and I'm curious about the maximum score. I know it changed a few years back, so I wanted to make sure I have the most up-to-date information. What's the max score for SAT now? Thanks in advance!
Hello! The College Board, which is the organization that administers the SAT, uses a 1600-point scale. This is divided into two major sections: Reading/Writing and Math. Each section is scored between 200 and 800, and their scores are added together to give your total. Therefore, if you get all questions correct (or have the equivalent scaled score) in both sections, your total SAT score would be a perfect 1600. Just to further clarify, there is no penalty for wrong answers, so it's always in your best interest to guess if you're uncertain! Best of luck with your test prep!
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