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SAT Section Score Chart
Your total SAT score is the sum of Reading & Writing and Math. This chart shows common section splits for target totals.
Balanced section targets
Balanced splits are not required, but they are useful planning baselines.
| Total target | Reading & Writing | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 1500 | 750 | 750 |
| 1450 | 730 | 720 |
| 1400 | 700 | 700 |
| 1350 | 680 | 670 |
| 1300 | 650 | 650 |
| 1200 | 600 | 600 |
Using an uneven split
If one section is stronger, lean into it. A 1400 can be 760 Math and 640 Reading & Writing, or the reverse.
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FAQs
Can one SAT section make up for the other?
Yes. Colleges usually evaluate the total score, and many superscore across test dates.
What is the maximum SAT section score?
Each SAT section is scored from 200 to 800.