Hey there! I know the current SAT is scored out of 1600, but I'm curious to learn more about the previous SAT. What was the maximum score a student could achieve on the old SAT?
Hey! You're right that the current SAT is scored out of 1600, with 800 points for the Math section and 800 points for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. The old SAT, in use prior to the redesign in March 2016, had a maximum score of 2400. It was composed of three sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing, with each section scored out of 800 points. The Writing section included an essay, which was a significant difference from the current SAT, where the essay is optional and scored separately.
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