A 700 SAT score is generally considered bad because it is below the national average of around 1050, and significantly lower than what is needed for competitive colleges. A score of 700 is in the bottom 10% of test-takers, making it difficult to be accepted into more selective schools, but it could be sufficient for some less competitive colleges or community colleges.

That means a 1200 falls solidly in the middle range: above average, but not among the highest scores. A 1200 corresponds to the 76th percentile, meaning you scored better than 76% of test takers. In other words, students who score 1230 or higher are generally in the top 25%

Typically, students plan to take the SAT or ACT during junior year of high school, as they will have most likely covered all or a majority of the concepts that are tested on the exams. However, junior year also happens to be the most challenging and academically rigorous school year for most students thus far.

Students can take the SAT as many times as they want. We recommend that they take it at least twice—in the spring of their junior year and the fall of their senior year. Most students get a higher score the second time, and most colleges consider a student's highest SAT score when making admission decisions.

OnePrep can be a good resource for SAT prep, with some users finding it helpful for practice and for avoiding burnout, while others have concerns about the accuracy and quality of some questions. It's best used as a supplementary tool alongside official practice tests from the College Board's Bluebook app to ensure a comprehensive and accurate preparation strategy.

If you have the time and means to take the SAT multiple times within an academic year, it's highly recommended to do so. That said, it's also important to leave enough time between SAT dates to study. If you want to give yourself the best chance of improving your score, avoid testing in back-to-back months.

An SAT score in the range of 1530-1600 is considered in the top 1% of test-takers. This means you have performed as well as or better than 99% of other students on the exam. While the 1600 is a perfect score, any score in this range is exceptional.

Approximately 2,235 people scored a 1590 or higher on the SAT, as it falls within the 99th percentile of test-takers. This means the score is higher than about 99% of all students who took the test. While the exact number fluctuates year to year, this score is extremely high and puts a student in the top tier of all test-takers.

A poor SAT score is generally considered to be below the national average of around 1050 and especially low if it falls in the bottom 25% (870 or lower). However, what constitutes a "poor" score is highly dependent on the colleges you are applying to; a score below the average range for a specific school is a negative signal, while a score that looks low nationally could be competitive at less selective institutions.