Hello! Nervous about my upcoming SAT here, and I was wondering what's the lowest possible score one can get on the SAT? Just trying to wrap my head around the scoring system and calm my nerves. Thanks for any insight!
Hey there! No need to be nervous about the SAT, the more you understand about the scoring system, the better equipped you'll be to approach the test with confidence. The SAT has two sections: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math. Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, with a total score ranging from 400 to 1600.
So, the lowest possible score you can get on the SAT is 400 (200 on the Reading and Writing section and 200 on the Math section). Keep in mind, though, that this score is extremely rare, as it would mean that you answered essentially every question incorrectly. Most test-takers score significantly higher than this.
To put things in perspective, the average SAT score is around 1050-1100. Remember that you can always take the SAT multiple times to improve your score, and colleges generally consider only your highest score when evaluating your application.
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