SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
Scholastic Assessment Test Answer Key
The College Board will release the provisional SAT 2025 answer key once the exam is conducted. Candidates will have the option to challenge the provisional answer key if they believe there are any discrepancies. To submit objections, candidates must log in to the official SAT portal, and a fee of $50 per question will be required to challenge the answer key.
A link to submit objections will be available on the official portal after the provisional answer key is released. The College Board will review the grievances raised by candidates, and after a thorough evaluation, the final answer key will be published. The SAT 2025 results will be based on this final answer key.
How to Calculate Your SAT 2025 Score
Candidates can estimate their SAT 2025 score using the following marking scheme:
| Response Type | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | +1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 marks |
| Unanswered Question | 0 marks |
Formula for Score Calculation:
"Total Marks=Correct Answers"
The total SAT score is calculated by adding the scores from the Reading and Writing section (200-800) and the Mathsection (200-800). The highest possible total score is 1600.
Steps to Calculate Your Score:
- Count your correct answers.
- Add your scores for the Reading and Writing section and Math section.
- The final score will be the total of these two sections.
SAT 2024 Answer Key
The SAT 2024 provisional answer key was released on October 15, 2024.
SAT 2024 Answer Key Challenge:
Candidates could challenge the answer key until October 20, 2024, via the official SAT portal. After reviewing all the challenges, the final answer key was published on October 25, 2024.
SAT 2024 Results and Key Dates
- SAT 2024 Result: The results were announced on October 30, 2024, based on the final answer key.
- SAT 2024 Cutoff: SAT does not have a fixed cutoff, as each university determines its own cutoff based on the applicant pool.
How to Check and Challenge the SAT Answer Key
Follow these steps to check and challenge the SAT answer key:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. | Visit the Official Website: Go to collegeboard.org. |
| 2. | Login: Use your College Board account credentials to log in. |
| 3. | View Answer Key: After logging in, you can view your score report and the provisional answer key. |
| 4. | Raise Objections: Click on ‘Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key’. |
| 5. | Choose Question IDs: Select the relevant question IDs and provide supporting documents if necessary. |
| 6. | Pay Processing Fee: Submit the processing fee of $50 per challenge. |
| 7. | Review of Challenges: After payment, your challenges will be reviewed by the College Board, and the final decision will be announced. |
SAT 2024 Marks vs Percentile vs Rank
After calculating your score, you can estimate your percentile using the following score and percentile table:
| Percentile | SAT Score | Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9 | 1550+ | 1 - 1000 |
| 99 | 1450-1549 | 1001 - 5000 |
| 95 | 1350-1449 | 5001 - 10000 |
| 90 | 1250-1349 | 10001 - 15000 |
| 80 | 1150-1249 | 15001 - 20000 |
| 70 | 1050-1149 | 20001 - 25000 |
SAT 2024 College Predictor
Candidates can use the SAT College Predictor tool to find potential colleges based on their predicted score. This tool helps candidates identify which universities may accept their SAT scores, including Ivy League schools, state universities, and liberal arts colleges.
By following these steps, candidates can effectively check, challenge, and calculate their SAT 2025 scores, estimate their percentile, and explore potential college options.
