940 SAT Score

    A 940 on the Digital SAT is in approximately the 25th percentile — a building SAT score. A starting SAT score that can be improved significantly with targeted, consistent practice.

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    Score
    940
    Percentile
    25
    Tier
    Building

    Section Breakdown for a 940

    Most students who score a 940 are relatively balanced between the two Digital SAT sections. A typical split looks like this:

    • Reading & Writing: ~470
    • Math: ~470

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

    Colleges Where a 940 Is Competitive

    A 940 SAT score is in range at schools including:

    • Open-admission state universities
    • Community colleges with transfer paths

    Note: College admissions consider GPA, essays, extracurriculars, and course rigor in addition to your SAT score. A 940 is one data point in a holistic file.

    How to Raise a 940 SAT Score

    Build foundations. Review basic algebra, grammar rules, and high-frequency vocabulary. A structured 8-week study plan often adds 150+ points.

    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 940?

    A balanced 940 usually comes from roughly 470 in Reading & Writing and 470 in Math, but you can lean 20–40 points either direction and still land at 940.

    What percentile is a 940 SAT score?

    A 940 on the Digital SAT is roughly the 25th percentile nationally, meaning you scored higher than about 25% of test takers.

    What colleges can I get into with a 940 SAT?

    A 940 is competitive at schools such as Open-admission state universities, Community colleges with transfer paths. Many more schools are reachable depending on your GPA and application.

    How do I raise a 940 SAT score?

    Build foundations. Review basic algebra, grammar rules, and high-frequency vocabulary. A structured 8-week study plan often adds 150+ points.

    How many questions did I miss to get a 940?

    A 940 typically corresponds to roughly 44 missed questions across the Digital SAT, but the adaptive module routing means exact counts vary.

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