The answer is a clear "Absolutely NO!"! The adaptive nature of the Digital SAT has made the scoring process more nuanced and challenging to decipher. After meticulously studying the College Board's official Assessment Framework, we've come to understand just how complex and intricate the game of scoring has become. But don't worry-our team has conducted extensive real-world testing, distilled the scoring mechanisms, and created this tool to help you navigate the Digital SAT.
With our calculator, not only will you gain insight into scoring, but you'll also be equipped with strategies to optimize your performance and aim for the highest scores. No fluff - Just pure value!
If you're not yet familiar with the test, check out the detailed introduction to the latest Digital SAT exam structure!
1600
(Benchmark: 1010)
(Range: 400 - 1600)
800
(Benchmark: 480)
(Range: 200 - 800)
800
(Benchmark: 530)
(Range: 200 - 800)
*According to College Board, SAT benchmarks indicate likelihood of success in college.
School Name | Combined | Reading & Writing | Math | |
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California Institute of Technology (Caltech) | California | 1530 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 780 - 800 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | Massachusetts | 1510 - 1570 | 730 - 790 | 780 - 800 |
University of Chicago | Illinois | 1500 - 1570 | 750 - 800 | 760 - 800 |
Columbia University | New York | 1480 - 1570 | 740 - 790 | 750 - 800 |
Duke University | North Carolina | 1480 - 1570 | 740 - 790 | 740 - 800 |
Northwestern University | Illinois | 1480 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 740 - 800 |
Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 1480 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 740 - 800 |
Harvard University | Massachusetts | 1460 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 740 - 800 |
Yale University | Connecticut | 1460 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 730 - 800 |
University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 1460 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 740 - 800 |
Brown University | Rhode Island | 1460 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 730 - 800 |
Vanderbilt University | Tennessee | 1460 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 740 - 800 |
Washington University in St. Louis | Missouri | 1460 - 1570 | 740 - 800 | 740 - 800 |
Cornell University | New York | 1450 - 1570 | 730 - 790 | 740 - 800 |
Stanford University | California | 1440 - 1570 | 720 - 780 | 740 - 800 |
In Module 1, easy and medium questions make up the majority of the section and carry significant weight. Mastering the fundamentals-such as high-frequency words and commonly tested grammar rules for the Reading and Writing section, as well as basic function formulas and geometric concepts for the Math section (start learning with flash cards)-is the most effective way to boost your score in Module 1. Even if you struggle with hard questions, scoring perfectly on easier questions still gives you a solid chance of advancing to the higher-scoring Harder Module 2.
Improve your pace on easy/medium questions to buy time for the harder ones. Not everyone has the time, patience, skills, or sheer determination to tackle the hard questions-but what if you're the one who can? Each additional 10 points you earn by solving these challenging problems becomes a powerful advantage, helping you outshine thousands of competitors. To take on the harder questions effectively, start by swiftly solving the easy and medium ones. You can go to the Question Bank Page to start searching for the questions you need and begin practicing!
Your performance in Module 1 determines your path to Module 2. The harder version of Module 2 offers much higher scoring potential than the easier version. Even if you answer all questions correctly in the easier Module 2, your score will still fall short compared to those who tackle the harder version. The difference can be as stark as 200+ points. That's why everyone aims for the harder Module 2.
Success in Module 2 isn't just about raw ability. It's also about strategy. Techniques like solving questions in a comfortable order, knowing when to skip or guess in a proper way, applying elimination methods, pinpointing tricky patterns, and using efficient approaches for specific question types can make a small but impactful difference.
According to the College Board (CB), the Digital SAT system actively flags suspicious patterns. Strange behaviors such as "all C for 10 consecutive questions or finishing a module in an unusually short time" could lead to punitive scoring adjustments, potentially lowering your score, even if some guesses are correct.
Based on our hundreds of test simulations, we've found its "snowball penalty" effect. For example:
So if you've guessed three in a row, pause. It's time to focus and get the next one right.
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