Understanding the Digital SAT Scoring System
The digital SAT (introduced in 2023) represents a significant evolution from the traditional paper test, with changes that affect how your performance is measured:
Key Differences in the Digital SAT Format:
- Adaptive Testing: Module 2 difficulty adjusts based on your Module 1 performance, affecting your potential score range
- Shorter Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes total (vs 3 hours for paper SAT)
- Combined Sections: Reading & Writing are now one combined section along with Math
- Score Range: 200-800 per section (400-1600 total) remains the same
- No Penalty: Like the paper SAT, there's no penalty for wrong answers
Digital SAT Score Conversion Table
Note: These conversions are estimates based on College Board data.
How Adaptive Testing Affects Your Score
The digital SAT's adaptive nature means your Module 1 performance directly impacts Module 2:
- Harder Module 2: Earned by strong Module 1 performance (higher scoring potential)
- Easier Module 2: Results from weaker Module 1 performance (lower max score)
- Average Module 2: Middle path when performance is neither strong nor weak
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this digital SAT score calculator?
Our calculator provides estimates based on College Board's scoring guidelines and adaptive testing patterns. While not official, it gives a reliable prediction within ±20 points per section.
Does the digital SAT curve work differently?
Yes, the adaptive nature means your second module's difficulty affects scoring potential. Our calculator accounts for this by adjusting curves based on your selected difficulty level.
How many questions can I miss for a perfect score?
With the adaptive test, you can typically miss 1-2 questions in Reading & Writing and 0-1 in Math and still achieve an 800, depending on module difficulty.
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on typical conversions. Actual scores may vary slightly based on test form and scaling.