Lots of students in Dubai get their SAT result, but they don’t always know what the report shows. Learning how to read the SAT score report helps you decide what to do next.

The report contains a total score out of 1600 separate section scores for Reading/Writing and Math (out of 800 each), and smaller subscores that highlight certain skill sets. These include areas like Problem Solving, Words in Context Command of Evidence Expression of Ideas, and others.

It also shows your percentile rankings, which let you compare your score to other test-takers. For instance, if you’re in the 90th percentile, it means you scored higher than 90% of people who took the same exam.

Students in Dubai need to focus on "cross-test scores," which measure how well you perform in areas like science analysis and history or social studies. These scores matter if you're aiming for specific programs in fields like engineering or humanities.

Knowing what each part of your SAT results means helps you see where you’re strong and where you need more work. It allows you to plan your application better and prepare if you need to retake the test.