SAT Exam Score Range:
The SAT score range is between 400 and 1600 for your total score and 200-800 for each of your two sub scores. One sub-score is for combined Reading and Writing and the other one is for Math.
SAT score reports consist of the following information for its test takers:
• The Total Score: As the title suggests, the Total Score is the sum of the two
Section Scores and this score ranges from 400 to 1600.
• Sectional Score: The sectional score ranges from 200-800 and is based on the
performance of the candidate in the Math Section and Reading & Writing
Sections.
• Sub score (marks scored in each type of question): Sub scores are multiple points
for Reading, Writing and Math Sections, all ranging from 1 to 15. The main
purpose of Sub scores is to provide additional insight into the student’s
performance.
• Student’s percentile: The student’s percentile score tells you how well the
Student has performed on his SAT exam as compared to other test-takers.
SAT Components | Description | Score Range |
Total Score | The aggregate of the two section scores | 400–1600 |
Section Scores | Reading & Writing and Math Sections | 200–800 |
Test Scores | Reading, Writing & Math Sections. | 10–40 |
Cross-Test | These scores show how well you use your skills to analyse texts and solve problems in these subject areas. | 10–40 |