I've recently taken the SAT and I want to understand how my reading score compares to others. Is there an SAT reading score chart that can help me figure this out? Thanks for the help!
You can find a comparison of your SAT reading score using SAT score percentiles published by the College Board. SAT percentiles indicate the percentage of test-takers who scored lower than you on the test. They help you understand where you stand compared to other test-takers.
You can't find a separate chart just for the SAT Reading section, but you can use the percentiles for the total SAT score to get a general idea. Here are some approximate percentiles for a few total SAT scores:
- 1200: 74th percentile
- 1400: 94th percentile
- 1600: 99th percentile
Remember, these percentiles are for the total SAT score (out of 1600), which combines your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) score and your Math score. To estimate your reading percentile, you should consider that the EBRW section constitutes half of your total SAT score.
You can find more detailed SAT percentiles on the College Board's website. Keep in mind that these percentiles are approximate and may change slightly every year as new test-takers' scores become available. Good luck with your SAT scores, and I hope this helps you understand where your reading score stands!
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