(US News & World Report) by Delece Smith-Barrow.
Teens who plan to submit SAT scores for college applications can use summer break to study, but it may not always be clear which SAT score should be their goal.
The SAT, an admissions exam many colleges and universities require of applicants, is administered by the College Board and scores students on a scale of 200 to 800 for various sections. The exam tests students on critical reading, math and writing, but the essay section is optional. The new SAT was released in March 2016.
With such a wide potential score range – the lowest combined score someone can receive is 400 and the highest is 1600 – admissions experts encourage prospective students to understand what colleges consider a good SAT score
The short answer is: It varies.
