Hey everyone! I'm kind of stressing out about this whole SAT thing. I know all about raw scores, section scores, and all that jazz - but what's the ultimate max you can get on the whole test? Like absolute maximum, if you were some kind of SAT guru.
The highest possible score for the SAT is 1600. This pinnacle score is achieved by scoring a perfect 800 in both the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and the Math section. The test's scoring is binary - either you get a question correct or you don't. Thus, this maximum score would mean answering every single question correctly. Do keep in mind, however, while a perfect score is an amazing achievement, most competitive colleges don't require a perfect score. They consider other factors as well, such as GPA, coursework, essays, extracurriculars, and recommendations. So while it's important to strive for your personal best, don't put too much pressure on yourself to achieve a perfect 1600!
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