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DSAT score chart — raw, scaled, and percentile.
Look up any DSAT total score (400–1600) and see the national percentile, the realistic admissions tier, and what topics you'd need to lift to climb one band. Updated against the 2026 College Board concordance.
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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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DSAT total score → national 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.
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.
Your real DSAT score, in 5 minutes.
Stop guessing where you stand. The diagnostic is free and gives you a projection ±30 points of your actual DSAT.