What's a good score for the SAT?

Hey everyone! I've been studying for the SAT recently and I wanted to get an idea of what score should I aim for? I'm not shooting for Ivy League or anything, but I definitely want to get into a good four-year college. Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks!

The "good" score truly depends on what specific schools you're interested in. However, as a general rule of thumb, achieving a score above the national average can increase your chances at admissions to many four-year colleges. Just to give you an idea, as of 2024, the average SAT score is around 1083. This consists of an average Reading and Writing score of 543, and an average Math score of 540.

Now if you're aiming for more selective institutions, you might want to target a score of 1300 and above. The "most competitive" colleges typically have average SAT scores that are 1400 or higher.

Bear in mind, a higher SAT score can make you a stronger candidate, but it is by no means the only factor. Elements such as your GPA, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendation letters also play a crucial role in your overall application profile.

Given that the SAT went fully digital as of Spring 2024, here's a quick recap: The digital SAT has two 32-minute modules for Reading and Writing to complete 54 questions, and two 35-minute modules for Math to complete 44 questions. So that's a total duration of 134 minutes for 98 questions, and you can use your calculator on both Math sections.

Remember to take full-length practice tests and work on both accuracy and pacing. This way, you'll familiarize yourself with the format and timing of the test, which would greatly benefit your overall performance on the exam day. Good luck with your studying!