A 980 is below the national SAT average (32th percentile). With focused prep and a retake, most students can raise this score by 100+ points.
A Digital SAT score near the national average. Many open-admission and regional universities will consider you.
Always check each school's published middle-50% SAT range before finalizing your college list.
Focus on the easier half of each module. Getting every easy and medium question right is the fastest way to add 100+ points.
A 980 is below the national SAT average (32th percentile). With focused prep and a retake, most students can raise this score by 100+ points.
A 980 SAT score is roughly the 32th percentile, meaning you scored higher than about 32% of other test takers.
A 980 makes you competitive at schools such as University of Kentucky, San Diego State, Washington State. Always check each school's published middle-50% SAT range.
A retake is often worth it at this level. With 30–60 days of focused prep, most students raise their score by 50–100 points.
Focus on the easier half of each module. Getting every easy and medium question right is the fastest way to add 100+ points.