Just out of curiosity, how many perfect SAT scores are typically achieved per year? I imagine it's a pretty small number, but I wonder if anyone has more specific information.
You're right that the number of perfect SAT scores achieved annually is quite small compared to the total number of test-takers. While the specific numbers can vary year to year, it's estimated that around 300-400 students out of approximately two million test-takers achieve a perfect 1600 score on the SAT each year. This translates to less than 0.02% of all test-takers achieving a perfect score. Keep in mind that these numbers can fluctuate and might not be entirely accurate for every year, but generally, a perfect SAT score is quite rare.
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