What is the lowest SAT score that you can receive?

Answer by  patti (29325)

I think you get a few points for filling in the name and address page. People have sat for the SAT and then answered no questions. Without sufficient right answers, the test is not scored.

Answer by  idiotjones (705)

SAT scores are normalized over the population of a given tests takers. The range in each section is three-hundred (300) to eight-hundred (800). The cumulative lowest mathematically possible score would be nine-hundred (900). In order to achieve a score this low, one would essentially have to turn in a blank exam.

Answer by  Dean (4035)

The lowest SAT score would be 200, which indicates a negative raw score. Scores in the low 300s on various sections are not unheard of.

Answer by  trashcat (241)

The lowest possible score you can get on your SATs is a 600. This has changed in recent years from 400 due to the addition of a new essay portion in 2005. This score is equal to 200 points in each section of the SAT. Technically you will get nothing if you don't answer anything.

Answer by  Alisa (903)

None would be the answer. The lowest for most universities is 18. Although if you score lower and had decent grades in high school it does not mean a college will not accept you it just means you may pay more and not get into the ideal school you wanted.

Answer by  serendip (408)

The lowest SAT score that is reported is 200 for each section. You receive points for answering correctly and lose points for answering incorrectly. No points are deducted for questions that are not answered. Answering all questions incorrectly would result in a score of 200. Someone actually almost did this. He answered 2 questions correctly by mistake!

Answer by  Kelli (181)

Each section is graded between 200 - 800 points. Technically, a blank test would earn a 400 (verbal + math).