How to Get a 1350 on the SAT
A 1350 is a specific, reachable target on the Digital SAT — but only if your prep matches the score. This guide breaks down the exact section split, the number of questions you can afford to miss, and the week-by-week plan that reliably produces a 1350.
What a 1350 means
A 1350 on the Digital SAT is a competitive score — A strong SAT score that is competitive at many selective universities and above average at state flagships. At the 91th percentile, you are scoring higher than about 91% of all SAT test takers.
Section split for a 1350
A balanced 1350 typically comes from about 675 in Reading & Writing and 675 in Math. The Digital SAT weighs both sections equally, so a lopsided split (for example 705 RW and 645 Math) is completely fine — aim for whichever section feels stronger.
How many questions you can afford to miss
To land at 1350, you need to miss no more than roughly 17 questions across the entire test. Keep in mind the test is adaptive: missing early questions in Module 1 can route you to the easier Module 2, which caps your ceiling well below 800 for that section.
What to focus on
Push into the hard Module 2 every time. Focus on advanced grammar, rhetorical synthesis, and the top 25% of SAT math difficulty.
An 8-week study plan to reach 1350
- Week 1: Take a full-length diagnostic in Bluebook to find your baseline. Note which skills you missed most.
- Weeks 2–3: Drill weak skills in the question bank — 40 questions per day, reviewed thoroughly.
- Weeks 4–5: Alternate timed modules with targeted drills. Every miss should be reviewed with a written explanation.
- Weeks 6–7: Full-length practice modules twice a week, plus focused review of every wrong answer.
- Week 8: Two full-length practice tests. Focus on pacing and avoiding careless errors, not new content.
Colleges where 1350 is competitive
- NYU
- Boston University
- UT Austin
- UNC Chapel Hill
- Georgia Tech
Other score targets
FAQs
Is a 1350 SAT achievable?
Yes. A 1350 places you in the 91th percentile — reachable with 8–16 weeks of focused prep for most students who start within 150 points of the target.
How many questions can I miss and still get a 1350?
You can miss roughly 17 questions across the whole Digital SAT and still land at a 1350, though exact counts vary because of the adaptive Module 2.
What is the section split for a 1350?
A balanced 1350 usually means about 675 in Reading & Writing and 675 in Math. Uneven splits are fine — lean 30–40 points into your stronger section.
What colleges accept a 1350 SAT?
A 1350 is competitive at NYU, Boston University, UT Austin and dozens of other schools with similar admissions profiles.
Start practicing now
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