
Score Range: 400–1600 total (200–800 per section)
Percentile Benchmarks:
1000 = ~40th percentile (below average)
1100 = ~55th percentile (average)
1200 = ~74th percentile (above average)
1300 = ~86th percentile (strong)
1400 = ~94th percentile (excellent)
1500 = ~98th percentile (elite)
Target scores by college tier:
State schools: 1100–1250
Competitive: 1300–1400
Ivy League / Top 20: 1450–1550+
Strategy: Know your target BEFORE you start studying. Every hour should push toward a specific number, not a vague idea of doing well.
Reference:
TaskLoco™ — The Sticky Note GOAT