Enter the number of correct answers (Raw Score) for each section to estimate your scaled Digital SAT score.
Maximum 54 questions
Maximum 44 questions
Reading & Writing Score:—
Math Score:—
Total Score: —
Note: The Digital SAT uses an adaptive scoring model (Item Response Theory). This calculator provides an estimate based on standard conversion curves, but actual scores may vary depending on the specific difficulty of the module questions you encountered.
Understanding Digital SAT Scoring
The transition to the Digital SAT has introduced a new adaptive testing format that changes how scores are calculated compared to the traditional paper-and-pencil test. While the 1600-point scale remains the same, the underlying logic involves multistage adaptive modules.
How the 1600 Scale Works
Your total Digital SAT score is the sum of two section scores:
Reading and Writing (RW): Scored from 200 to 800.
Math: Scored from 200 to 800.
This results in a total possible score range of 400 to 1600. Unlike previous versions, the Digital SAT combines Reading and Writing into a single section score.
Raw Score vs. Scaled Score
When you take the test, your "Raw Score" is simply the number of questions you answered correctly. There is no penalty for guessing, so it is always beneficial to answer every question.
However, colleges do not see your raw score. The College Board converts this raw number into a "Scaled Score" (200-800) using a process called equating. This process accounts for slight variations in difficulty between different versions of the test to ensure that a 1200 on one date represents the same ability level as a 1200 on another date.
The Impact of Adaptive Testing
The most critical change in the Digital SAT is its adaptive nature. Each section consists of two modules:
Module 1: Contains a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions.
Module 2: The difficulty of this module depends on your performance in Module 1. If you perform well, you are routed to a harder Module 2. If you struggle, you are routed to an easier Module 2.
Crucial Scoring Implication: To achieve a top-tier score (e.g., 750+ per section), you generally must perform well enough in Module 1 to unlock the harder Module 2. The easier Module 2 typically caps your maximum potential score, often around 600-650, regardless of how well you do on that second module.
Benchmarks and Percentiles
Understanding where your score stands is important for college admissions:
1050: Roughly the national average.
1200: Typically considered a strong score, placing you above the 75th percentile.
1350+: Competitive for many selective universities.
1500+: Competitive for Ivy League and top-tier institutions.
How to Use This Calculator
Because the official algorithm uses Item Response Theory (weighing specific questions differently), a perfect linear calculation isn't possible outside the official testing environment. However, this calculator uses data from released practice tests to estimate your score curve based on the number of incorrect answers. Use it to gauge your progress during practice sessions.
function calculateSatScore() {
// 1. Get Inputs
var rwCorrectInput = document.getElementById('rw_correct').value;
var mathCorrectInput = document.getElementById('math_correct').value;
// 2. Validate Inputs
if (rwCorrectInput === "" || mathCorrectInput === "") {
alert("Please enter values for both sections.");
return;
}
var rwCorrect = parseInt(rwCorrectInput);
var mathCorrect = parseInt(mathCorrectInput);
// Validation bounds
if (rwCorrect 54) {
alert("Reading & Writing correct answers must be between 0 and 54.");
return;
}
if (mathCorrect 44) {
alert("Math correct answers must be between 0 and 44.");
return;
}
// 3. Calculation Logic (Approximation based on recent curves)
// Note: Real SAT uses IRT. This is a robust estimation curve.
// — Math Calculation (Max 44) —
var mathScore = 0;
var mathMissed = 44 – mathCorrect;
if (mathMissed === 0) {
mathScore = 800;
} else if (mathMissed === 1) {
mathScore = 790;
} else if (mathMissed === 2) {
mathScore = 780;
} else {
// General linear drop-off for estimation after top curve
// Approx -10 to -15 points per question depending on difficulty
// Using a quadratic-ish approximation for better fit
var mathPenalty = (mathMissed * 11) + 10;
mathScore = 800 – mathPenalty;
}
// Floor and Ceiling formatting
if (mathScore 800) mathScore = 800;
// Round to nearest 10
mathScore = Math.round(mathScore / 10) * 10;
// — Reading & Writing Calculation (Max 54) —
var rwScore = 0;
var rwMissed = 54 – rwCorrect;
if (rwMissed === 0) {
rwScore = 800;
} else if (rwMissed === 1) {
rwScore = 790; // Often very punishing at the top
} else {
// RW curve is often slightly more forgiving per question than math due to higher volume
var rwPenalty = (rwMissed * 10) + 10;
rwScore = 800 – rwPenalty;
}
// Floor and Ceiling formatting
if (rwScore 800) rwScore = 800;
// Round to nearest 10
rwScore = Math.round(rwScore / 10) * 10;
// 4. Calculate Total
var totalScore = mathScore + rwScore;
// 5. Display Results
document.getElementById('rw_result').innerHTML = rwScore;
document.getElementById('math_result').innerHTML = mathScore;
document.getElementById('total_result').innerHTML = totalScore;
document.getElementById('result-box').style.display = 'block';
}