Here is the basic step-by-step process of how to calculate SAT score for each section, and your overall composite, when doing your own test prep. How To Calculate SAT Score: Step-by-Step Process Add Your Raw Scores Together In short, the amount of questions you get right creates your “raw score.” You receive one point for every correct answer. There are no point deductions for wrong answers, which is why you…

Though the SAT is no longer required at some universities, it is still an important tool that helps students make their applications stand out from the rest. But if you really want to make the most of your SAT scores, you should take some time to understand how the scores are calculated. What is a section score? What are subscores? How do the different sections of the exam factor into…

So, the time has finally come for you to schedule your SAT. This is an exciting time! You’re taking steps to develop your future and move forward on your chosen path of success. But honestly, choosing the right SAT test date can feel pretty overwhelming. How do you know which date to pick? Are some dates better than others? Should you take the test as soon as possible just to…

Starting in March 2024, students who take the SAT in the United States will take the new, digital version of the test rather than the traditional pen-and-paper version. When the College Board announced their transition to the digital SAT, they also noted that this move would do more than “simply putting the current SAT on a digital platform.”  While the concepts tested on the SAT will stay the same, the…

The SAT is an important part of the college admissions process, and smart students know that it’s a good idea to actively prepare for it. The SAT tests many of the concepts taught in high school curricula across the US, including topics related to mathematics, English grammar and composition, and reading comprehension.  The SAT is designed to test your student’s problem-solving and critical thinking skills across these areas. Preparing for…

If you’re a college bound student, you’ve probably heard your friends, teachers, and parents mention the SAT. They talk about how difficult the test can be for countless students, they warn about preparing for this test early, and they make it clear that doing well on this test can make or break whether or not students will be able to get into the colleges of their dreams. While you may…

If you’re planning on taking the SAT outside of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, you’ll want to pay close attention to international SAT test dates and test registration windows among other key factors. While the content on the test is the same for the both domestic and international test takers, there are a few differences for international students to consider: Fewer test dates While domestic…

If you are an international student, the SAT is going to look a little different for you this spring.  Starting in 2023, international students will be taking the new, online version of the SAT, which comes with a few changes. Key changes on the 2023 SAT While the SAT will still be used to measure your college readiness, and the test will still be scored out of 1600, there are…

You spent hours studying and taking SAT prep courses to prepare for the SAT, you’ve waited patiently for your SAT score to be released, and you’ve raced to a computer in hopes of seeing that you’ve reached your target score, only to find that your score is neither higher or lower than you had hoped…it’s under review. While it’s incredibly rare for this to happen, the College Board does flag…

When you take the SAT, you will receive a composite score between 400-1600. Whether you score on the low end or the high end of this range, it can be a bit tricky to analyze your score and determine whether or not your score is “good enough.” This guide will help you understand your score and how colleges use SAT scores to rank applicants: Analyzing your SAT score Unlike many…