I'm planning to take the SAT soon and I'm setting some goals for myself. What would be considered a full, or perfect, score on the SAT? I just want to know the benchmark to aim for.
A perfect score on the SAT is 1600. The SAT is divided into two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (which includes Reading and Writing & Language) and Math. Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, with 800 being the highest score possible for each section. When you add the scores from both sections together, you get your total SAT score, with 1600 being the highest possible overall score. Keep in mind that achieving a perfect score is quite rare, but aiming high is always a good strategy, as long as you also maintain realistic expectations based on your own abilities and practice results. Good luck with your preparations!
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