Using Your Score

The main way students use their SAT School Day scores is sending them to colleges as part of their application. But there are several other ways to use your score that you should be aware of.

Instructions

  • Make a study plan.

    Know when you're taking the SAT and build a study plan to make the most of your time before the test. Set aside specific times to practice, watch instructional videos, and focus on the areas you need to work on. Set concrete, manageable goals.
  • Send scores to colleges and scholarship programs.

    Your online score report includes a link to the Send Scores page. You can also see a step-by-step guide to sending scores.
  • Explore paths to take after high school.

    Download the BigFuture® School mobile app to access your scores and receive information to help plan your future journey to college and a career. If you provide your mobile number when you take SAT School Day, you should receive a text with a link to download and sign in to the app.

    Go deeper on BigFuture to further develop your college and career plan—for free. Explore 1,000 career profiles, discover colleges based on what you're looking for, and learn about ways to pay for college.
  • Practice and improve your score.

    Use your SAT School Day score report to receive tailored resources from Khan Academy® and develop a study plan. Khan Academy's digital SAT course content includes videos, articles, and worked examples designed to help you understand and experience the digital SAT Suite of Assessments.

Note: If you're eligible for a fee waiver, you can take the SAT again (including on the weekend) for free and get other benefits. First, review the eligibility criteria. Then, if you're eligible, learn how to get fee waiver benefits.