Digital SAT Score Calculator
Predict your Digital SAT score with accuracy. Enter your correct answers for Reading & Writing and Math to see your estimated section scores and total composite score.
Reading & Writing
2 Modules • 54 Questions Total
Math
2 Modules • 44 Questions Total
Your Predicted SAT Score
Section Breakdown
The Complete Guide to Digital SAT Scoring (2025)
The SAT has undergone its biggest transformation in history with the shift to the Digital SAT. Gone are the days of paper booklets and bubbling scantrons. The new test is adaptive, shorter (2 hours instead of 3), and allows the use of a calculator on the entire math section. Our Digital SAT Score Calculator is calibrated to the new scoring tables, helping you understand how your raw performance translates to the 400-1600 scale.
How the Adaptive Format Works
The Digital SAT uses "Multistage Adaptive Testing" (MST). Both the Reading & Writing (RW) and Math sections are divided into two modules.
- Module 1: Contains a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions. Your performance here determines the difficulty of the next module.
- Module 2 (Adaptive): If you do well on Module 1, you receive a harder Module 2 (which unlocks higher scores). If you struggle, you get an easier Module 2 (which caps your potential score).
This is why two students with the same number of correct answers might get different scores—it depends on which questions they missed.
Section Breakdown
Reading & Writing (RW):
- 64 minutes total (two 32-minute modules).
- 54 questions total.
- Focuses on short passages (25-150 words) with one question per passage. Covers Craft & Structure, Information & Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas.
Math:
- 70 minutes total (two 35-minute modules).
- 44 questions total.
- Calculator Allowed: You can use the built-in Desmos graphing calculator for ALL math questions. Covers Algebra, Advanced Math, Problem-Solving & Data Analysis, and Geometry/Trigonometry.
3 Tips to Maximize Your Digital SAT Score
1. Master Desmos
The built-in graphing calculator is a game-changer. You can solve systems of equations, find intercepts, and analyze functions just by typing them in. Learn the shortcuts before test day.
2. Managing Time per Question
RW questions have significantly shorter passages now, but the pacing is fast. You have roughly 1 minute and 11 seconds per RW question and 1 minute and 35 seconds per Math question. Don't linger on hard questions—flag them and move on.
3. Focus on Grammar Rules
The "Standard English Conventions" questions are the most "rule-based" and easiest to improve quickly. Memorize punctuation rules (semicolons vs. colons) and subject-verb agreement to bag easy points.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a "Good" SAT Score?
The national average is around 1050. A score of 1200+ puts you in the top 25% (good for many public universities). A score of 1400+ is the top 10% (competitive for selective schools), and 1500+ is the top 1-2% (Ivy League territory).
Is the Paper SAT still available?
No. As of 2024, the SAT is exclusively digital worldwide. You must take it on a laptop or tablet at a testing center.
Does the SAT punish incorrect answers?
No! There is no penalty for guessing. Never leave a question blank. If you are running out of time, pick a "Letter of the Day" and fill it in for any remaining questions.
How does Superscoring work?
Most colleges "superscore," meaning they combine your highest Reading/Writing score and your highest Math score from different test dates to create a new, higher Composite score. Score choice is your friend!
When should I take the SAT?
Most students take their first SAT in the spring of their Junior year (11th grade). This leaves time for studying and retaking in the fall of Senior year if needed.
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