1460 SAT Score

    A 1460 on the Digital SAT is in approximately the 96th percentile — a highly competitive SAT score. A highly competitive SAT score that puts you above most admitted students at the majority of US universities.

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    Score
    1460
    Percentile
    96
    Tier
    Highly Competitive

    Section Breakdown for a 1460

    Most students who score a 1460 are relatively balanced between the two Digital SAT sections. A typical split looks like this:

    • Reading & Writing: ~730
    • Math: ~730

    You can model different section splits using the free Digital SAT score calculator.

    Colleges Where a 1460 Is Competitive

    A 1460 SAT score is in range at schools including:

    • Duke
    • UChicago
    • Northwestern
    • Johns Hopkins
    • Cornell
    • Brown

    Note: College admissions consider GPA, essays, extracurriculars, and course rigor in addition to your SAT score. A 1460 is one data point in a holistic file.

    How to Raise a 1460 SAT Score

    Target the hardest question types in both Reading & Writing and Math. Practice timed modules so you reach the harder Module 2 consistently.

    Start by taking a full-length Digital SAT practice module and logging which question types you miss. Then drill those exact skills in the SAT question bank.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the typical section split for a 1460?

    A balanced 1460 usually comes from roughly 730 in Reading & Writing and 730 in Math, but you can lean 20–40 points either direction and still land at 1460.

    What percentile is a 1460 SAT score?

    A 1460 on the Digital SAT is roughly the 96th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than about 96% of test takers.

    What colleges can I get into with a 1460 SAT?

    A 1460 is competitive at schools such as Duke, UChicago, Northwestern. Many more schools are reachable depending on your GPA and application.

    How do I raise a 1460 SAT score?

    Target the hardest question types in both Reading & Writing and Math. Practice timed modules so you reach the harder Module 2 consistently.

    How many questions did I miss to get a 1460?

    A 1460 typically corresponds to roughly 9 missed questions across the Digital SAT, but the adaptive module routing means exact counts vary.

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