{"id":12439,"date":"2021-05-02T20:38:28","date_gmt":"2021-05-02T20:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/?p=12439"},"modified":"2022-09-01T15:35:29","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T15:35:29","slug":"sat-scores-on-resume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linguaholic.com\/linguablog\/sat-scores-on-resume\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Include SAT Scores on Your Resume \u2014 Like a Pro!"},"content":{"rendered":"

E<\/span>very student knows and dreads the day they must take their SATs. These tests take a lot of time, knowledge, and ability to perform under pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily for the job-seeking person, these are all desirable traits which an employer will be looking for in an employee. How can we include this in a resume to best communicate these traits? Let’s take a look:<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do you include SAT scores on your resume?<\/b><\/h2>\n

When including SAT scores in a resume, they should be put in the skills or the accomplishments section. It is not necessary to list every score individually. Include your total score, the date that is listed on the result certificate, and the percentile (your score compared to the national average). Keep in mind that SAT scores are typically only relevant for students who do not have much working experience, or for people seeking jobs in the education industry. <\/b><\/p>\n

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How to obtain your SAT scores <\/b><\/h2>\n

There are two ways to obtain proof of your SAT scores<\/a><\/strong>. If you believe an employer may be interested in your scores, then it is best to have proof when walking into your interview. <\/span><\/p>\n

The easiest way is having the original score documents on-hand. These will be sent within a few weeks of taking the exam to the home address you listed on your application form. <\/span><\/p>\n

The second way is to get your scores online <\/span>here at The College Board<\/a><\/strong>. While they cannot send your score to an employer, you could take a screenshot to have on-hand if asked about the specifics of your score. <\/span><\/p>\n

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How to format SAT scores in the skills section<\/b><\/h2>\n

When listing scores in the skills section, it is best to keep it brief and to the point. You do not need to list your reading, writing, and math scores separately. <\/span><\/p>\n

Include your total score, and the date of your exam. You may also list a bit of context, such as the percentiles of your score, to help them understand the impressiveness of your accomplishment. You could format this as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Skills<\/b><\/p>\n