Hi, I'm planning to take the SAT this year, and I want to know the current national SAT average score. Does anybody know where I can find this information? And how much does it change from year to year?
Hi there! In recent years, the national average SAT score has been approximately 1050 out of 1600. This number is a combination of the averages for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section and the Math section, which are both scored out of 800 points. The average EBRW score is around 529, while the average Math score is around 521.
The national average SAT score generally doesn't fluctuate too much from year to year. The yearly variation is usually within the range of 10-20 points. It's important to keep in mind, though, that different colleges have different expectations based on their selectivity—at selective schools, a 1050 won’t help your chances of admission.
As you prepare for your SAT, remember to set a personalized score goal based on the colleges you're interested in applying to. Research their average SAT scores for admitted students and aim for a score within their middle 50% of scores for accepted students to increase your chances of admission. Good luck with your test preparation!
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