SAT Results and SAT Scores 2024-25

A clear understanding of the SAT results and scores is required for candidates appearing for the exam. The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is scored on the 400-1600 scale and many students in India may be confused regarding their results and score since they are majorly used to percentages or percentiles. Here is a brief guide for a clear understanding of SAT results along with the important dates among other vital information.

SAT Results and Test Dates 

SAT scores are sent to colleges about 10 days after the score release date. Here is a guide towards the SAT results and testing dates. 

Decoding the SAT Score Reports

The SAT result and score reports usually have the key details. These include the following: 

SAT Total Score- As the title clearly indicates, the overall score is the sum of the two section scores, and this may vary between 400 and 1600. 

SAT Sectional Score- This score usually ranges between 200 and 800 while being based upon the candidate’s performance in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math segments. 

SAT Subscore (marks that are scored in every question type) – These are several points for the Reading, Writing and Language and the Math portions and vary between 1 and 15. The key purpose is to offer valuable insights into the performance of the students. 

Essay Scores (if they apply)- Aspirants taking the SAT examination with the Essay will get 2-8 points for Essay Reading, 2-8 points for Essay Analysis and 2-8 points for Essay Writing. These will be shown under the tab named Essay Details. 

Percentile of Students- The percentile score of the students will indicate performance in the SAT examination in comparison to other peers. 

Here is a table that will indicate the various components included in the SAT score report and what they basically stand for:

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How is SAT Score Calculated?

The SAT total score is the sum of the two sections. Your total score is a number between 400 and 1600. For section scores, the raw score in each section, which is the number of questions you got right, is converted to a scaled score between 200 and 800. It is basis the fact that different SAT versions are slightly easier or harder.

For example, there are always 58 questions on the Math Test. A raw score of 57 will earn you a scaled score of 800; on other versions, you would need to get all 58 questions correct. Balancing different test versions into equivalent scaled scores is called equating.

How Can You Check Your SAT Score? 

You can readily check your SAT score report at the College Board site. Here are the steps to be followed: 

1. Go to the official site of the College Board. 
2. Sign in with the ID and password. 
3. Click My Organiser and then go to SAT Scores. 
4. Click Access My Scores and enter the username and password. 
5. Visit My Test Scores. 
6. The SAT scores will be shown to the aspirant. 

The score reports may be dispatched to various colleges with the help of Score Choice.

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Cost of Sending SAT Score Report to Colleges

Every time you register for the test, you automatically get four free score reports. You can use these free reports anytime between registration and nine days after your test date. After this, you can send score reports to colleges for $11.25 per score report. Typically, SAT scores are sent to colleges about ten days after the score release date. However, if you want to send scores in advance, you can opt for the ‘Rush Reporting’ option. Rush Reporting costs $31 for the first report and $11.25 for each additional score sent. Rush Reporting will get your scores to colleges within two days of your order.

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How to Cancel SAT Scores?

If you are unsatisfied with your SAT performance, you can cancel these scores to avoid sending them to your chosen colleges. As per the College Board website, you must cancel no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (9:29 am in India) on the Thursday after your test date. After submitting a request to cancel scores, they can’t be reinstated.

Cancelling SAT scores at the center: Aspirants can ask the test coordinator for an SAT Request to Cancel Test Scores form and submit it at the test center before leaving.

Cancelling SAT score afterward: You can download the SAT Request to Cancel Test Scores form from the College Board website and fax it to 610-290-8978. International aspirants can mail the form to SAT Score Cancellation, 1425 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08618.