Your SAT scores are a key component of your college application journey. Knowing how to access and understand them is crucial.
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the College Board login process, navigating your score report, and utilizing the platform’s features to send scores to colleges and make informed decisions.
1. Accessing Your College Board Account
To view your SAT scores, you first need to access your College Board account. Here’s how:
- Website:
- Go to the College Board website.
- Click “Sign In“: Located in the top right corner of the homepage.
- Enter your username and password. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot password?” to reset it.
- College Board App:
- Download the College Board app on your mobile device.
- Open the app and tap “Sign In.”
- Enter your username and password.
2. Navigating to Your SAT Score Report
Once logged in, follow these steps to find your SAT score report:
- Go to “My SAT”: On your dashboard, locate and click the “My SAT” section.
- Find Your Score Report: You should see a list of your SAT test dates. Click on the test date for which you want to view the score report.
3. Understanding Your SAT Score Report
Your SAT score report contains a wealth of information. Here’s a breakdown of the key sections:
- Total Score: Your overall SAT score, ranging from 400 to 1600.
- Section Scores: Your scores for the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section (200-800) and the Math section (200-800).
- Percentiles: Show how your scores compare to other test-takers. For example, a 75th percentile means you scored higher than 75% of students.
- Test Details: Includes the date you took the test and any accommodations you received.
- Subscores: Provide more specific information about your performance within each section, such as your Reading and Writing & Language subscores.
- Cross-Test Scores: Show your performance across different domains, such as Analysis in History/Social Studies and Analysis in Science.
4. Viewing Score Details
Click on each section of your score report to view more detailed information:
- Answer Review (if available): For some tests, you may be able to review your answers and see the correct answers. This feature is not available for all test dates.
- Subscore Breakdown: See how you performed on specific question types within each section.
- Cross-Test Score Details: Understand your performance on questions related to different subject areas.
5. Sending Score Reports to Colleges
To send your SAT scores to colleges:
- Go to “Send Scores”: From your score report, click on the “Send Scores” button.
- Choose Colleges: Search for and select the colleges you want to send your scores to.
- Select Score Choice (optional): If you have taken the SAT multiple times, you can choose which scores to send using Score Choice.
- Confirm and Pay: Review your order and pay the required fee.
6. Understanding Score Choice
Score Choice allows you to choose which SAT scores you send to colleges. You can choose to send all your scores or only scores from specific test dates. This gives you more control over which scores colleges see.
7. Troubleshooting and FAQs
- Q: I forgot my College Board password. What do I do?
- A: Click on the “Forgot password?” link on the login page and follow the instructions to reset your password.
- Q: I can’t find my old SAT scores. Where are they?
- A: SAT scores are typically available online for several years. If you can’t find your old scores, contact College Board customer service for assistance.
- Q: What does my percentile mean?
- A: Your percentile shows how your score compares to other students who took the same test. A higher percentile means you scored better than a larger percentage of test-takers.
8. Additional Resources
- Understanding Your SAT Scores: [understanding SAT scores]
- Interpreting Percentiles: [College Board Percentiles]
- Contacting College Board Support: [Contact information]
Conclusion
Accessing and understanding your SAT scores is an important step in your college application process. By following this guide, you can navigate the College Board platform with ease, view your score report, and send your scores to colleges confidently.
Remember to utilize the available resources and contact College Board support if you have any questions or need further assistance.