If you submit your SAT scores to the test-optional universities/colleges, they will be duly considered. However, the test-free or test-blind colleges do not consider the SAT scores even if submitted. 

A test-flexible college/university is the one where you can share other exam scores than SAT for admission. 

The average math SAT score should be 530 or more for successful admission. 

In this case, you can either retake the SAT or change your college list accordingly. 

Yes, if your score ranking is above the 75th percentile, then there are higher chances of getting admission to a particular UG school. The condition is your other credentials must be on point. 

Once a candidate register’s on the College Board, they get four free chances to share their score reports with the selected universities. The SAT scores are received within 4-6 days of the exam date and the SAT reports can be further shared within the next 10 days.  However, if a candidate wants to send extra SAT score reports, a fee of $12 is to be applied for each score report and $31 + additional charges for the rush reports. Every college demands to receive the SAT score report directly from the college board account, so be mindful not to share mere printouts. 

Yes, due to the 2020 pandemic, many universities like Boston University, Brown University, Rice University, Duke University, and more have implemented test-optional, test-blind, and test-flexible policies. You choose among them at your convenience and share your application for a UG program.

SAT cutoff, if achieved, alone can escalate your chances of getting selected to a college. However, other than it, universities also consider the academic scores of high school and ACT exam scores. 

Anyone above 13 years who has passed the 9th standard exam can apply for SAT. However, they will have to share a no objection letter from their parents or guardian. 

The highest expected SAT score by the most prestigious US universities, b-schools, and colleges is 1500 or above. This score will assure your chances of getting selected for UG courses. 

SAT cutoff and above score can be achieved by setting a target score range, registering for SAT, maintaining a practice schedule, taking full-length practice tests, analysing the area of improvement, and retaking SAT tests.