Understanding Scores and Benchmarks

Learn how scores in the SAT Suite of Assessments are structured, what they mean, and how to interpret benchmarks to help assess your students' college and career readiness.

Access student scores in the K–12 reporting portal.

Step-by-Step

Resources

Understanding SAT School Day Scores for Educators

If your students took the SAT School Day, this resource helps you interpret their score reports and find information about next steps.

Understanding SAT with Essay Scores for Educators

If your students took the SAT with Essay, this resource helps you interpret their score reports and find information about next steps.
NOTE: The Essay is only available in states where it's required as part of SAT School Day administration.

PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10: Understanding Scores for Educators

If your students took the PSAT 8/9 or the PSAT 10, this resource helps you interpret their score reports and find information about next steps.