This might be a bit of a weird question, but does anyone know how many people have ever gotten a perfect score on the SAT? I'm just curious about how common or rare it is.
Getting a perfect score on the SAT is indeed rare. While the exact number of students who achieve this feat is not publicly disclosed by the College Board, we can make some educated assumptions.
The College Board states that well under 1% of all test-takers receive a perfect score. Given that around 2.2 million students take the SAT each year (although this number can fluctuate yearly), we can estimate that out of every year's test-takers, only a small fraction achieve a perfect score.
However, remember that the SAT is just one component of your college admissions profile. Many colleges consider it alongside your GPA, extracurricular activities, and essays. A perfect score on the SAT is an impressive achievement, but it doesn't guarantee admission on its own.
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