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SAT Score Calculator
Predict your SAT score in seconds, map your percentile, and set a realistic target for your dream colleges.
Reading & Writing
Enter your estimated correct answers from 54 questions
Scaled
520
Math
Enter your estimated correct answers from 44 questions
Scaled
540
Estimated SAT Score
Live estimate based on official-style conversion curves.
Math Scaled
540Total Score
1060Percentile: 53rd
Average
400100012001600
How to Use This Calculator
1. Start with a full practice test
Use a complete timed digital SAT practice test so your raw section counts are realistic.
2. Enter your raw section scores
Input correct answers for Reading and Writing (0-54) and Math (0-44).
3. Review your scaled score instantly
The calculator converts raw values into estimated 200-800 section scores.
4. Check percentile and competitiveness
Use percentile to benchmark where you stand nationally and for admissions goals.
5. Set your next score target
Compare your estimate to college ranges and plan how many points you need.
How SAT Scoring Works
Raw score
Your raw score is the number of correct questions in each section. There is no penalty for wrong answers.
Scaled score
Raw scores are converted to section scores from 200 to 800 using test-specific conversion curves.
Total score
The SAT total score is the sum of Reading and Writing plus Math, giving a 400-1600 range.
Adaptive modules
On the digital SAT, Module 2 difficulty can shift score conversion. Treat all calculator outputs as estimates.
SAT Score Table
Reading and Writing Raw to Scaled
| Raw Score | Scaled Score |
|---|---|
| 0 | 200 |
| 8 | 290 |
| 16 | 380 |
| 24 | 460 |
| 32 | 540 |
| 40 | 620 |
| 48 | 720 |
| 54 | 800 |
Math Raw to Scaled
| Raw Score | Scaled Score |
|---|---|
| 0 | 200 |
| 6 | 280 |
| 12 | 370 |
| 18 | 460 |
| 24 | 540 |
| 30 | 620 |
| 36 | 700 |
| 44 | 800 |
Total Score to Percentile
| Total Score | Percentile |
|---|---|
| 1600 | 99th |
| 1520 | 98th |
| 1450 | 96th |
| 1370 | 91th |
| 1300 | 87th |
| 1220 | 79th |
| 1150 | 69th |
| 1070 | 55th |
| 1000 | 41th |
| 920 | 27th |
These conversions are estimates based on official College Board practice test data. Actual scaled scores vary by test administration due to equating. The Digital SAT's adaptive nature means Module 2 difficulty affects the conversion curve. Use these as approximate guidance only.
Top 20 Colleges and SAT Target Scores
Estimated middle-50% submitted SAT ranges for planning. Always check each college's latest Common Data Set or admissions page before finalizing your target.
| College | Middle 50% SAT | Strong Target |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | 1500-1570 | 1540+ |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 1510-1580 | 1550+ |
| Harvard University | 1500-1580 | 1540+ |
| Stanford University | 1500-1570 | 1540+ |
| Yale University | 1500-1580 | 1540+ |
| University of Chicago | 1510-1570 | 1540+ |
| Columbia University | 1500-1560 | 1530+ |
| California Institute of Technology | 1530-1580 | 1560+ |
| University of Pennsylvania | 1490-1560 | 1520+ |
| Duke University | 1490-1570 | 1530+ |
| Northwestern University | 1490-1570 | 1530+ |
| Johns Hopkins University | 1480-1560 | 1520+ |
| Brown University | 1480-1560 | 1520+ |
| Dartmouth College | 1490-1560 | 1520+ |
| Cornell University | 1470-1550 | 1510+ |
| Vanderbilt University | 1490-1560 | 1520+ |
| Rice University | 1490-1570 | 1530+ |
| University of Notre Dame | 1450-1530 | 1490+ |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 1290-1520 | 1460+ |
| University of California, Berkeley | 1300-1530 | 1470+ |
SAT Score Calculator FAQs
1. Is this SAT score calculator exact?
No. It is an estimate based on official-style practice conversion tables. Real test forms can shift slightly due to equating and adaptive module difficulty.
2. Does the digital SAT still use the 400-1600 scale?
Yes. Reading and Writing is scored 200-800, Math is scored 200-800, and the total score is the sum of both section scores.
3. How do I estimate my raw score?
Use the number of correct answers in each section from a practice test. Enter 0-54 for Reading and Writing and 0-44 for Math.
4. Why can two students with similar raw scores get different scaled scores?
The digital SAT is adaptive. Module 2 difficulty depends on Module 1 performance, so conversion curves can differ between students and test forms.
5. Can I use this calculator for superscoring strategy?
Yes. You can model different section combinations to plan retakes and estimate how much a stronger Math or R&W section could raise your superscore.
6. What percentile is considered competitive?
A score around the 75th percentile is generally competitive for many universities, and 90th percentile or higher is often needed for highly selective schools.
7. Should I retake if I am close to my goal?
If you are within 30-50 points of your target and have time for focused prep, a retake can be worthwhile, especially if your section scores are uneven.
8. How often should I re-estimate my score?
After each full practice test. Avoid recalculating after every short drill since section-level raw scores are most meaningful from complete timed tests.
9. Does this include question penalties?
No penalty is applied for wrong answers on the SAT. Raw score is based only on number correct, which is what this calculator assumes.
10. Can I rely on one target score for all colleges?
Not usually. Build a score strategy with a safety range, target range, and reach range based on each college's recent middle-50% admitted scores.