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SAT percentile chart — look up any Digital SAT total.
Enter a Digital SAT total from 400 to 1600. The chart shows the SAT percentile, a realistic admissions tier, and what you would need to lift to climb one band. Same table as the calculator — not a second scoring system.
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Percentile estimates use the most recent published DSAT distribution. College-bound seniors trend ~5 pts above national.
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Digital SAT total → SAT percentile.
| Total score | Percentile | Tier | Above |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 99th | perfect | 1.0% |
| 1550 | 99th | exceptional | 1.5% |
| 1500 | 98th | elite | 3% |
| 1450 | 96th | highly competitive | 6% |
| 1400 | 92th | competitive | 12% |
| 1350 | 87th | above average | 18% |
| 1300 | 82th | above average | 25% |
| 1250 | 75th | average+ | 35% |
| 1200 | 67th | average | 44% |
| 1150 | 58th | average− | 52% |
| 1100 | 48th | below average | 61% |
| 1050 | 38th | below average | 69% |
| 1000 | 28th | low | 78% |
| 950 | 18th | low | 86% |
| 900 | 10th | low | 92% |
| 800 | 3th | low | 98% |
Source: 2026 College Board concordance tables, adjusted for the digital-format distribution shift. Approximate ± 1 percentile. Bands in words: SAT score ranges explained.
What's a "good" DSAT score?
It depends entirely on where you're applying. A 1300 is excellent for state-school admissions but uncompetitive at the most selective tier. The honest framing:
- 1100–1200 — most non-flagship state schools, community colleges
- 1250–1350 — flagship state schools, mid-tier private
- 1400–1500 — top-50 private and public, most BS/MD programs
- 1500+ — Ivy League and equivalent (a strong but non-sufficient signal)
How to lift your score one tier.
Most students need to gain 100–150 points to move one admissions tier. That's a real lift, but it's achievable in 8–12 weeks if the prep is honest. The shortest path:
Take a diagnostic. Find the easy 40 points.
Most students leave 30–50 points on the table from sloppy mistakes on topics they almost know. Drilling those alone is the fastest 1–2 weeks of prep.
Pick one weak area. Focus brutally for 4 weeks.
Don't try to fix everything. If Reading is your gap, ignore Math drills. Pax will tell you which area is highest-leverage.
Mock test every 2 weeks. Adjust.
The score moves in mocks, not in drill sessions. If a mock doesn't show progress, the plan changes — not the goal.
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How do I look up a Digital SAT percentile?
Look up any DSAT total score from 400 to 1600. The chart shows the national percentile, the realistic admissions tier, and what topics you'd need to lift to climb one band.
What's a good DSAT score?
It depends entirely on where you're applying. A 1300 is excellent for state-school admissions but uncompetitive at the most selective tier. Rough bands: 1100–1200 for most non-flagship state schools, 1250–1350 for flagship state schools, 1400–1500 for top-50 private and public, and 1500+ for Ivy League and equivalent.
How is this different from the SAT score calculator?
This chart answers what percentile and admissions tier a total score maps to. The SAT score calculator answers what total you get if you add Reading and Writing and Math. They share the same percentile table and keep separate canonical URLs.
Where does this score chart come from?
Source: 2026 College Board concordance tables, adjusted for the digital-format distribution shift. Approximate ± 1 percentile.
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