Estimate your potential SAT score based on your performance in specific sections.
Estimated Total SAT Score
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Understanding the SAT Score
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It is designed to assess a student's readiness for college-level academic work. The SAT is administered by the College Board and is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors.
SAT Scoring Breakdown
The SAT is divided into two main sections:
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW): This section tests your ability to read closely, understand texts, analyze evidence, and use standard English conventions in writing. It is scored on a scale of 200-800.
Math: This section assesses your proficiency in algebra, problem-solving, data analysis, and advanced math concepts. It is also scored on a scale of 200-800.
Total SAT Score Calculation
Your total SAT score is the sum of your scores from the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and the Math section. Each section is scored independently on a scale of 200 to 800. Therefore, the total possible SAT score ranges from 400 (200 + 200) to 1600 (800 + 800).
Formula: Total SAT Score = EBRW Score + Math Score
How to Use This Calculator
This calculator provides a simple way to estimate your total SAT score. Enter your projected or actual scores for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and the Math section into the respective fields. The calculator will then sum these two scores to give you your estimated total SAT score.
Interpreting Your Score
SAT score ranges can vary significantly by the selectivity of the college you are applying to. Highly selective institutions often have average admitted student SAT scores in the 1400-1600 range, while less selective institutions may have averages in the 1000-1200 range. It's important to research the average SAT scores for the colleges you are interested in to set realistic goals.
Remember that the SAT is just one component of your college application. Colleges also consider your high school GPA, course rigor, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
Example:
Let's say a student estimates they will score 650 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section and 710 on the Math section.
EBRW Score = 650
Math Score = 710
Total Estimated Score = 650 + 710 = 1360
In this example, the student's estimated total SAT score is 1360.
function calculateSatScore() {
var readingWritingScore = document.getElementById("readingWritingScore").value;
var mathScore = document.getElementById("mathScore").value;
var EBRW = parseFloat(readingWritingScore);
var Math = parseFloat(mathScore);
var totalScoreDisplay = document.getElementById("totalScoreDisplay");
if (isNaN(EBRW) || isNaN(Math)) {
totalScoreDisplay.textContent = "Please enter valid numbers.";
totalScoreDisplay.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
return;
}
// Validate score ranges
if (EBRW 800 || Math 800) {
totalScoreDisplay.textContent = "Scores must be between 0 and 800.";
totalScoreDisplay.style.color = "#dc3545"; // Red for error
return;
}
var totalScore = EBRW + Math;
totalScoreDisplay.textContent = totalScore;
totalScoreDisplay.style.color = "#28a745"; // Green for success
}