How to Check SAT Results?
When you receive your SAT score report, the big black number at the top is your SAT Score, also known as your total score. It ranges from 400 to 1600. Your score percentile is next to your total score, telling you how you performed compared to other test-takers.
Below your score, you'll find your Score Range, which represents the possible range of scores you could get if you took the SAT multiple times on different days.
Note: Some colleges may consider your score range when evaluating your application.
Now, to check your SAT scores, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your account on the College Board website.
- Click on the online score report for your essay or multiple-choice scores.
- If you want to print your scores, click the ‘Details’ button and then the ‘Download Report’ button. This option is available only in desktop mode.
- Alternatively, you can also receive your SAT scores by phone after they are declared on the respective results date. Keep in mind that this feature may incur an additional fee.
SAT Score: What Does It Mean?
Your SAT score, which ranges from 400 to 1600, comprises two main parts: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math. Each part can score between 200 and 800.
They count the number of questions you answered correctly in each section to calculate your score. Then, using the equating method, they convert your raw score into a scaled score between 200 and 800.
Now, there are also these smaller scores called subscores. They're like mini scores for specific skills; you can get between 1 and 15 on each. These scores are based on different types of questions in the test.
Then, there are cross-test scores, which look at how you do on questions across different sections. They take questions from reading, writing, and math and give you a score between 10 and 40 for each.
What is Rush Reporting for SAT Scores?
If you want to send your SAT scores to colleges quickly, you can use Rush Reporting. After the scores are released, this process sends your score report to colleges within 2-4 business days (excluding holidays and weekends).
To use this service, you'll need to pay an additional fee of INR 2,588.
It's important to note that Rush Reporting is only available for scores that have already been released. Before using this option, check with your colleges to see if they accept Rush Reporting and if they have a specific application processing schedule.
Not all colleges accept Rush Reporting, so verifying with your college before using this service is essential.
What is SAT Superscore?
SAT Superscore is a method colleges use to evaluate your performance. Instead of considering the scores from a single test date, colleges focus on the candidate's highest section scores across all the SAT exams they have taken.
This means colleges will take the highest Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score and the highest Mathematics score of the candidate and combine them to get the overall score.
What is SAT Archived Score Reporting?
When SAT scores have not been accessed for more than a year, they are archived. If you want to report these archived scores to colleges or universities, you'll need to retrieve them. This can be done by phone or mail.
However, retrieving old SAT scores costs INR 2,588, and you'll also need to pay the standard fee of INR 1,002 for each additional score report order and the Archive fee. So, the total cost amounts to INR 3,591 per old SAT score report.
How to Cancel your SAT Scores?
If you think you didn't perform well on the SAT, you can cancel your scores, but you should do it promptly.
You can cancel your SAT scores, but there are a few things to consider and strict deadlines to meet:
Before the Test:
- Cancellation at Test Center: If you decide to cancel your scores on the test day itself, you can request an ‘SAT Request to Cancel Test Scores’ form from your test proctor at the testing centre. Fill out the form completely and return it to them before leaving.
After the Test:
- Online Cancellation (Not Possible): The College Board does not allow you to cancel your SAT scores online or over the phone. You'll need to submit a physical form.
- Mail-in Cancellation: Download the ‘SAT Request to Cancel Test Scores’ form from the College Board website. Print, complete, and mail it overnight to ensure it reaches them by the deadline.
You must submit your cancellation request by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the Thursday following your test date. This is a strict deadline, and cancellations received after this time will not be honoured.
After you cancel, the College Board will send you a confirmation email once they have processed your cancellation request. Your scores will not be reported to you or any institutions once you cancel.
Your SAT scores are key to your college application, but they're not the whole picture. Focus on what you can control - requesting your scores, researching college score ranges, and considering retesting if needed.
You can achieve your college goals with hard work and a well-rounded application!
