The SAT exam consists of three sections: Writing, Math and Critical Reading. The scores for each section range from 200 to 800. Most students earn about 500 on each section. The total score combined would be 1500. The score a student needs to achieve will depend on the college they plan to attend. You will need to make a list of the colleges you would like to attend, then contact each
. admissions department and ask for the minimum SAT score. This will give you an idea of the minimun score needed for acceptance into the college. You can also go online to compare SAT scores needed for different colleges. The website: collegeapps.about.com is very informative.
