SAT/ACT Score Calculator

Calculate your SAT (400-1600) or ACT (1-36) score and see your percentile ranking with university requirement matching.

Test Type

SAT

ACT

Section Scores

Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 200

200 500 800

Math 200

200 500 800

👆 Use the sliders on the left to enter your test scores. Your score, percentile, and university requirements will appear here.

Understanding SAT & ACT

SAT Format (Digital)

Score Range: 400-1600

Two sections: Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (200-800) + Math (200-800)

Test Duration

~2 hours 45 minutes total with breaks

Best For

US universities and colleges; accepted worldwide

ACT Format (2025)

Score Range: 1-36 (Composite)

Three core sections: English, Math, Reading + optional Science & Writing

Test Duration

~3 hours with breaks (optional essay adds time)

Best For

US universities, particularly in Midwest; increasingly used nationwide

SAT Score Percentiles

1600 99+

1500 98

1400 93

1300 84

1200 68

1100 49

1000 29

900 12

800 3

ACT Score Percentiles

36 99+

34 98

32 95

30 90

28 82

26 71

24 57

22 41

20 25

SAT to ACT Score Conversion

SAT 1600 ACT 36

SAT 1500 ACT 35

SAT 1400 ACT 33

SAT 1300 ACT 31

SAT 1200 ACT 29

SAT 1100 ACT 27

SAT 1000 ACT 25

SAT 900 ACT 22

SAT 800 ACT 18

Top Universities Score Requirements

SAT Ranges

Harvard 1480-1570

Stanford 1470-1570

MIT 1510-1580

Princeton 1460-1570

UC Berkeley 1270-1520

ACT Ranges

Harvard 33-35

Stanford 33-35

MIT 34-36

Princeton 33-35

UC Berkeley 29-33

Test Sections Explained

📖

Reading & Writing (SAT)

Grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and rhetorical skills combined into one section.

Score: 200-800

🔢

Math (SAT & ACT)

Algebra, advanced math, problem-solving, geometry, and trigonometry. SAT: 200-800. ACT: 1-36

SAT: 200-800 | ACT: 1-36

🗣️

English (ACT)

Grammar, usage, and rhetorical skills in context of real passages.

Score: 1-36

📚

Reading (ACT)

Reading comprehension and critical thinking across various passage types.

Score: 1-36

🔬

Science (ACT Optional)

Interpreting data, understanding scientific concepts and experimental design.

Score: 1-36 (Not in composite)

✍️

Writing (ACT Optional)

One 40-minute essay demonstrating writing skills and argumentation.

Score: 2-12 (Not in composite)

How to Prepare

1. Take Practice Tests: Use official College Board (SAT) or ACT Inc. materials to get familiar with format and timing.
2. Identify Weak Areas: Analyze which sections need most improvement and focus your study time accordingly.
3. Master Content: For SAT: boost math, grammar, and vocabulary. For ACT: practice time management across all sections.

4. Learn Test Strategy: Each test has unique timing and question formats. Study test-specific strategies.
5. Track Progress: Monitor your scores over time to see which strategies are working best for you.
6. Consider Both Tests: Some students perform better on ACT vs SAT. Try both to see which suits your strengths.